43845 ZIP Code — West Lafayette, OH

Coshocton County, Ohio

ZIP code 43845 is located in West Lafayette, Ohio, within Coshocton County. It covers approximately 28.36 square miles and serves a population of 4,870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740/220.

About ZIP code 43845

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,648. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43845 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,870

population

28.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43845 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43845

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Lafayette	Acceptable
West Lafayette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43812 Coshocton (8.2 mi) 43824 Fresno (8.2 mi) 43832 Newcomerstown (8.9 mi) 43811 Conesville (11.2 mi) 43749 Kimbolton (11.3 mi) 43840 Stone Creek (12.5 mi) 43802 Adamsville (13.6 mi) 43804 Baltic (14.1 mi) 43837 Port Washington (14.3 mi) 43762 New Concord (15.8 mi) 43821 Dresden (16.4 mi) 44629 Gnadenhutten (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,870
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	28.36 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	40.2496
Longitude	-81.7265
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740/220

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	13.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,870

Population

172

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$50,648

Median household income

$24,417

Per capita income

$114,200

Median home value

$726

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,665

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

140

182

5–9

199

173

10–14

188

137

15–19

149

139

20–24

152

293

25–34

320

334

35–44

363

329

45–54

359

55–59

104

114

60–64

124

242

65–74

263

125

75–84

137

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,232	25.3%
18 and over	3,638	74.7%
65 and over	846	17.4%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,709	95.8%
Two or more races	132	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	47	1%
Black or African American	22	0.4%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	13.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$50,648

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,200
Median rent / month	$726
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	33.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Fuel oil	4.9%
Wood	1.5%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	872	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	248	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	313	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	470	24.7%
Households with children under 18	750	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	578	30.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	37.0%
Married	50.8%	41.4%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%
Widowed	1.4%	8.5%
Divorced	12.8%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	5.9%
Kindergarten	95	8.0%
Elementary school	590	49.8%
High school	245	20.7%
College / grad school	184	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.3%

Retail trade 9.2%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Construction 3.2%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 26.4%

Under 18 years 46.4%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 14.3%

Female-led households 43.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	233	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,601	94.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,834	99.3%
Born in same state	4,834	99.3%
Born in different state	4,511	92.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	0.7%
Not a US citizen	29	80.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	605	12.4%
Italian	523	10.7%
Arab	447	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	332	6.8%
Irish	16	0.3%
Polish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	95.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43845

What city is ZIP code 43845 in?

ZIP code 43845 is primarily assigned to West Lafayette, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43845 in?

ZIP code 43845 falls within Coshocton County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43845?

26% of residents in ZIP code 43845 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43845?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43845?

The median home value in ZIP code 43845 is $114,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 43845?

ZIP code 43845 has an estimated population of 4,870 residents, with a density of 172 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43845 in?

ZIP code 43845 observes the EST timezone.