| ZIP Code | 43160 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington Court House |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Area Code | 220/740 |
| Elevation | 982 ft |
| Latitude | 39.52874 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.439186 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 15.4% ▲ 54% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 222 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,507 (47%) |
| Some College | 2,350 (17%) |
| Associates | 1,396 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,237 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,127 (15.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,475 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,200 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $802/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,012 |
| Vacant Units | 932 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,012 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 932 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 43160 is located in Washington Court House, Ohio, within Fayette County. With a population of 21,966, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 43160 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,475 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43160 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $162,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $802 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 43160 is primarily White (89.84%). Residents are less-educated — 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.4%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43160 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 43160 in Washington Court House, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 21,966 residents, a median household income of $57,475, and a median home value of $162,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.