ZIP Code 43021 in Galena, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Galena, Ohio
County:Delaware County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:49:09 PM
Population:14,622 [See All]
Area Codes:740 / 220
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.2032, -82.9240
Land Area:38.894 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 43021 has 14,622 residents and 4,728 households (average 3.09 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, about the same as the state (39.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (87.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (3.8%, slightly lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,622Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:14,855Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:16,964Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:375.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$160,120Source: Census ACS
Households:4,728Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$524,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.09Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.36Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--9,60710,26810,61510,91011,55312,36912,24212,32712,70812,29813,23914,29514,855
Decennial Census10,301------------------14,622------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.5

Male Median Age: 40.6

Female Median Age: 40.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4246627666252601302384735936505795274413482671848864
Female4266027055572641783225476446355424754154062771487486
Total8501,2641,4711,1825243085601,0201,2371,2851,1211,002856754544332162150
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,84789.94%
Black:3762.63%
Hispanic:*3762.63%
Asian:5493.84%
American Indian:150.11%
Hawaiian:90.06%
Other:1120.78%
Total:14,284100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7,31950.05%40.6 years
Females:7,30349.95%40.4 years
Total:14,622100%40.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,87293.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:360.24%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6124.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3356.37%
Total Population:14,855100%
Total Native Population:13,90893.63%
Total Foreign-born Population:9476.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $160,120, which is much higher than the state median ($69,680), is up $44,748 (38.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,431. Family households earn a median of $168,578 versus $83,563 for nonfamily households (a difference of $85,015). By gender, male median income is $119,511 and female is $89,307, which is far above the state female median ($50,654), with a current gap of $30,204 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 74.6%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (65.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$115,372$115,787$118,929$123,444$116,477$120,043$125,492$135,833$142,689$143,582$151,301$157,857$160,120
Median Family Income$118,353$120,064$118,750$123,514$117,569$123,244$129,673$145,278$152,534$152,158$158,239$164,756$168,578
Median NonFamily Income$50,408$48,828$53,023$48,320$50,655$51,466$64,926$74,722$78,393$75,724$78,750$81,597$83,563
Median Male Income$80,143$83,427$90,126$90,998$90,142$93,510$97,409$103,286$106,659$103,003$108,813$115,132$119,511
Median Female Income$53,371$52,193$54,855$56,863$53,664$54,529$58,790$61,146$69,756$76,963$80,225$85,342$89,307
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,12571.92%
Unemployed:3012.66%
Not In Labor Force:2,87225.42%
Total:11,298100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,31765.44%
Service:7038.65%
Sales and Office:1,35616.69%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2132.62%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5366.60%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,125100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $524,800, which is much higher than the state median ($199,200), is up $201,300 (62.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $136,600. The median gross rent is $1,360, which is considerably higher than the state median ($988), is up $286 (26.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $197. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.09% (76.41% with a mortgage, 23.59% free-and-clear) and renters 5.91% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.81%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$323,500$326,400$335,100$344,400$352,300$361,200$360,100$369,200$388,200$409,100$423,200$483,200$524,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:227.53%
$1,000 to $1,499:19065.07%
$1,500 to $1,999:175.82%
$2,000 to $2,499:186.16%
$2,500 to $2,999:93.08%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:3612.33%
Total:292100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,074$1,188$1,054$1,371$1,603$1,134$1,252$1,214$1,163$1,141$1,149$1,170$1,360
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,55171.90%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,09622.19%
Renter Occupied:2925.91%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,939100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,93997.19%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1432.81%
Total Housing Units:5,082100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,04399.23%
Multi-Family Units:390.77%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:5,082100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 59.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (30.90%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 86.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 17.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.00%). The share of people in poverty is 2.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.20%), up 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.22%). College enrollment is 12.96%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:900.91%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:740.75%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,84918.65%
Some college, no degree:1,24612.57%
Associate's degree:7217.27%
Bachelor's degree:3,70237.34%
Graduate or professional degree:2,23322.52%
Total:9,915100%
High school or higher:9,75198.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,93559.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:12,79680.02%
Public Insurance:2,55916.00%
No Insurance:6373.98%
Total:15,992100%
Has Health Insurance:15,35596.02%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty1.0%1.3%1.0%2.5%2.5%2.6%2.1%2.1%0.5%0.7%0.5%1.1%2.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2486.59%
Kindergarten:1363.61%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,07955.22%
High school (grades 9-12):81421.62%
College or graduate school:48812.96%
Total:3,765100%
Early Childhood:38410.20%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,02980.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 43021 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 229 business establishments, employing about 1,206 people with an annual payroll of $64,172,000. USPS data shows 5,490 residential mailboxes and 68 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,490Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:68Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,700Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,747Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:229Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$13,191,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$64,172,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,206Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 43021 is located in Delaware County, Ohio, within the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18140) and Ohio's 4th and 12nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,151,847 people, about 0.68% of whom live in ZIP Code 43021. It covers 38.894 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.38 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Columbus, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:18140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,151,847Source: Census
MSA:Columbus, OH MSASource: Census
Land Area:38.894 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.38 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04,12Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4664.87, 2271.91 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3929148Source: Census
Place Name:Galena village; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


43022 | | 43019

Schools in ZIP Code 43021


ZIP Code 43021 is part of 2 school districts, including: Big Walnut Local School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Olentangy Local School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Hylen Souders Elementary School 4121 Miller Paul Rd
Galena, OH 43021
District: Big Walnut Local School District
Walnut Creek Elementary 5600 Grand Oak Blvd
Galena, OH 43021
District: Olentangy Local School District
Johnnycake Corners Elementary School 6783 Falling Meadows Dr
Galena, OH 43021
District: Olentangy Local School District
Berkshire Middle School 2869 S. Three B's & K Road
Galena, OH 43021
District: Olentangy Local School District
Genoa Christian Academy 7562 Lewis Center Rd
Westerville, OH 43082
District: Private SchoolNearby
All The Children Of The World Academy 6841 Freeman Rd
Westerville, OH 43082
District: Private SchoolNearby
Primrose School At Polaris 561 Westar Blvd
Westerville, OH 43082
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 43021


Mycomputercareer.edu-Columbus 380 Polaris Parkway Suite 110
Westerville, OH 43082
Type: Post Secondary
Otterbein University 1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH 43081
Type: Post Secondary
Salon Institute - Columbus Campus 50 Powell Road
Lewis Center, OH 43035-9153
Type: Post Secondary
Dental Assistant Pro Llc-Columbus 191 West Shrock Road
Westerville, OH 43081
Type: Post Secondary
Felbry College School Of Nursing 6055 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43231-2256
Type: Post Secondary
Pontifical College Josephinum 7625 N High Street
Columbus, OH 43235-1499
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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