| ZIP Code | 43302 |
|---|---|
| City | Marion |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Marion County |
| Area Code | 220/740 |
| Elevation | 937 ft |
| Latitude | 40.599237 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.130298 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.6% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 573 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 14,499 (41.4%) |
| Some College | 6,422 (18.3%) |
| Associates | 5,274 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 3,280 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,973 (14.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,833 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,700 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $853/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,483 |
| Vacant Units | 2,310 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,483 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,310 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 43302 is located in Marion, Ohio, within Marion County. With a population of 54,581, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 43302 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,833 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43302 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $139,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $853 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 43302 is primarily White (84.88%). Residents are less-educated — 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.6%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43302 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 43302 in Marion, OH is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 54,581 residents, a median household income of $53,833, and a median home value of $139,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.