ZIP Code 43050 in Mount Vernon, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Mount Vernon, Ohio
Counties:Knox County[Primary]
Morrow County
Muskingum County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:49:46 PM
Population:29,594 [See All]
Area Codes:740 / 220
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.3786, -82.5040
Land Area:154.054 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 43050 has 29,594 residents and 11,831 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, slightly older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.3%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, 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:29,594Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:30,360Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:29,485Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:192.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,044Source: Census ACS
Households:11,831Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$199,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.35Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.06Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--28,40128,70628,61228,42528,31328,03127,63528,50829,26429,60930,68031,06430,360
Decennial Census29,050------------------29,594------
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: 42.1

Male Median Age: 40.3

Female Median Age: 43.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8508369439961,0578687738277848388869741,065910687493342263
Female7698109101,0211,0757648408307608479171,0131,1391,002868638427572
Total1,6191,6461,8532,0172,1321,6321,6131,6571,5441,6851,8031,9872,2041,9121,5551,131769835
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:27,31794.59%
Black:3401.18%
Hispanic:*7112.46%
Asian:1690.59%
American Indian:1060.37%
Hawaiian:80.03%
Other:2290.79%
Total:28,880100%
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:14,39248.63%40.3 years
Females:15,20251.37%43.8 years
Total:29,594100%42.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:29,78198.09%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1030.34%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1420.47%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3341.57%
Total Population:30,360100%
Total Native Population:29,88498.43%
Total Foreign-born Population:4761.57%
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 $65,044, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $23,094 (55.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,603. Family households earn a median of $81,146 versus $40,801 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,345). By gender, male median income is $56,589 and female is $42,936, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,653 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.9%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.5%).

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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$41,950$42,251$42,576$43,391$43,739$43,416$46,712$49,602$52,441$55,636$57,991$62,235$65,044
Median Family Income$49,652$50,955$52,050$53,182$53,859$53,504$56,481$59,618$62,593$65,722$68,317$75,293$81,146
Median NonFamily Income$23,192$24,523$24,159$25,162$25,504$26,240$28,168$28,471$26,910$32,911$35,611$36,272$40,801
Median Male Income$40,247$40,716$39,963$40,728$40,110$42,121$44,424$48,472$47,803$48,502$48,280$54,168$56,589
Median Female Income$29,451$31,206$30,867$29,865$29,568$31,796$32,928$34,502$35,617$35,118$36,617$40,497$42,936
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:14,63358.39%
Unemployed:3611.44%
Not In Labor Force:10,06640.17%
Total:25,060100%
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:4,75832.52%
Service:2,98020.36%
Sales and Office:3,05920.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1898.13%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,64718.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14,633100%
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 $199,000, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $76,700 (62.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,000. The median gross rent is $933, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $292 (45.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $203. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.64% (63.11% with a mortgage, 36.89% free-and-clear) and renters 33.36% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.00%, which is considerably 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$122,300$123,800$121,200$121,900$120,300$121,300$121,800$130,000$137,000$154,000$159,400$180,200$199,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2867.02%
$500 to $999:2,00749.28%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,21129.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:1724.22%
$2,000 to $2,499:230.56%
$2,500 to $2,999:230.56%
$3,000 or more:90.22%
No Rent:3428.40%
Total:4,073100%
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$641$662$669$692$701$701$717$734$730$767$810$867$933
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,13542.06%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,00124.58%
Renter Occupied:4,07333.36%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,209100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,20991.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,2079.00%
Total Housing Units:13,416100%
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:10,58378.88%
Multi-Family Units:2,42518.08%
Other Units:4083.04%
Total Housing Units:13,416100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 25.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, which is modestly below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.90%). College enrollment is 30.84%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.50%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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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:5662.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8674.10%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,52740.31%
Some college, no degree:3,85818.24%
Associate's degree:1,9629.27%
Bachelor's degree:3,36415.90%
Graduate or professional degree:2,0109.50%
Total:21,154100%
High school or higher:19,72193.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,37425.40%
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:19,87658.84%
Public Insurance:11,86935.14%
No Insurance:2,0356.02%
Total:33,780100%
Has Health Insurance:31,74593.98%
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 Poverty13.0%14.5%13.5%15.2%13.5%14.3%13.1%13.1%11.2%11.0%13.0%11.9%11.0%
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:3594.80%
Kindergarten:3024.04%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,98139.90%
High school (grades 9-12):1,52620.42%
College or graduate school:2,30430.84%
Total:7,472100%
Early Childhood:6618.85%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,80964.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 43050 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 686 business establishments, employing about 12,527 people with an annual payroll of $639,871,000. USPS data shows 12,547 residential mailboxes and 803 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,547Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:803Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,683Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,750Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:676Source: USPS
# of Businesses:686Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$147,602,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$639,871,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:12,527Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 43050 is located in Knox County, Ohio, within the Mount Vernon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34540) and Ohio's 4th and 12nd Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 62,888 people, about 47.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 43050. It covers 154.054 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.685 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Mount Vernon, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:34540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:62,888Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:154.054 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.685 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:3953102Source: Census
Place Name:Mount Vernon city; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


43054 | | 43048

Schools in ZIP Code 43050


ZIP Code 43050 is in the Mount Vernon City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Columbia Elementary School 150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
District: Mount Vernon City School District
Dan Emmett Elementary School 108 Mansfield Ave
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
District: Mount Vernon City School District
East Elementary School 714 E Vine St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
District: Mount Vernon City School District
Mount Vernon High School 300 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
District: Mount Vernon City School District
Mount Vernon Middle School 302 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
District: Mount Vernon City School District
Pleasant Street Elementary School 305 E Pleasant St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
District: Mount Vernon City School District
Twin Oak Elementary School 8888 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
District: Mount Vernon City School District
Knox County Career Center 306 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Knox County Career Center 4 310 Martinsburg Rd
Mount, OH 43050
St Vincent De Paul School 206 E Chestnut St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
District: Private School
Christian Star Academy 7 E Sugar St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 43050


Knox County Career Center 308 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Type: Post Secondary
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 800 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9500
Type: Post Secondary
Kenyon College Kenyon College
Gambier, OH 43022
Type: Post Secondary
Career And Technology Education Centers Of Licking County 150 Price Rd
Newark, OH 43055-3399
Type: Post Secondary
Denison University 100 West College Street
Granville, OH 43023
Type: Post Secondary
Central Ohio Technical College 1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055-1767
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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