What city is ZIP code 43162?

ZIP code 43162 is in West Jefferson, OH (Madison County).

What county is ZIP code 43162 in?

ZIP code 43162 is mostly in Madison County, Ohio.

How many people live in ZIP code 43162?

About 6,896 people live in the 43162 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 43162

West Jefferson, OH, Madison County

Population

6,896

Land area

47sq mi

People per sq mi

147

City

West Jefferson

ZIP 43162 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 43162 at a glance

ZIP 43162 (West Jefferson) is 49% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
The median household income is $76,250, 7% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,800 and median rent is $986 a month.

Local data for ZIP 43162

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 43162, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$76,250

Poverty rate

8.5%

Median home value

$213,800

Prices +2.6% in a year

Median rent

$986/mo

Homeownership

80.6%

Bachelor's or higher

19.2%

Median age

46.2

Average commute

24.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

132

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

8,247

$555M annual payroll

PPP loans

$6.3M

108 loans

Campaign donations

$42.9K

6% D, 45% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 43162, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

358

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 19°F

42.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 43162, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

16.2%

U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.4%

U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 43162?: ZIP code 43162 is in West Jefferson, OH (Madison County).
What county is ZIP code 43162 in?: ZIP code 43162 is mostly in Madison County, Ohio.
How many people live in ZIP code 43162?: About 6,896 people live in the 43162 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.