| City: | Murray City, Ohio |
| County: | Hocking County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:37:29 PM |
| Population: | 373 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.5169, -82.1667 |
| Land Area: | 6.687 sq mi |
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Murray City is a small rural community in Hocking County, Ohio, with 373 residents spread across 1.3 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists anywhere in the area, making the post office the only way to receive mail.
The Murray City post office maintains 186 PO Boxes for 149 occupied homes. That's a 1.25 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves not just local residents but also people from surrounding areas. Two rural carrier routes deliver to homes along roads like Locust Street, Main Street, and Hack Street, while the PO Boxes handle mail for those without rural delivery access.
Murray City is an established working-class community. Median age is 44.1 years. Median household income is $38,409, and median home values are $83,700. Only 4.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree. The housing stock is remarkably old: 97% of homes were built before 1939, giving the town a historic character preserved in street names like Railroad Street, German Alley, and Orchard Alley.
With just three business establishments employing 12 people, Murray City doesn't have much commercial activity. Most workers commute elsewhere. The population is 97% White, with 11% identifying as Hispanic.
Mail addressed to Murray City, OH 43144 can use either a PO Box number or a rural route street address. Since this is a PO Box Only Zone, residents and businesses must use one of these formats. Standard street-only addressing isn't available.
Street names like Railroad Street, German Alley, and Main Street preserve the town's 19th-century industrial heritage.
ZIP Code 43144 has 373 residents and 149 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 44.1 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (97.3%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.3%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 373Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 295Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 55.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $34,732Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 149Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $81,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 392 | 419 | 462 | 399 | 369 | 350 | 382 | 401 | 361 | 382 | 425 | 425 | 326 | 295 |
| Decennial Census | 477 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 373 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.1
Male Median Age: 40.9
Female Median Age: 48.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 8 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 37 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 4 |
| White: | 363 | 99.45% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 365 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 185 | 49.60% | 40.9 years |
| Females: | 188 | 50.40% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 373 | 100% | 44.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 293 | 99.32% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.68% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 295 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 295 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $34,732, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $15,313 (30.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,829. Family households earn a median of $41,458 versus $25,417 for nonfamily households (a difference of $16,041). By gender, male median income is $49,500 and female is $37,500, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.0%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,045 | $50,500 | $45,250 | $34,821 | $33,542 | $34,554 | $34,583 | $31,667 | $30,903 | $32,353 | $33,828 | $39,205 | $38,409 | $34,732 |
| Median Family Income | $51,250 | $53,750 | $51,563 | $41,071 | $41,250 | $42,857 | $41,750 | $37,188 | $35,469 | $32,955 | $34,453 | $46,250 | $47,750 | $41,458 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,813 | $23,750 | $23,571 | $30,139 | $24,167 | $23,750 | $25,000 | $20,714 | $20,000 | $23,750 | $26,500 | $26,250 | $24,861 | $25,417 |
| Median Male Income | $35,313 | $37,083 | $33,438 | $34,028 | $33,750 | $34,250 | $33,333 | $35,417 | $30,139 | $34,167 | $46,667 | $49,250 | $51,875 | $49,500 |
| Median Female Income | $30,795 | $30,083 | $31,000 | $26,806 | $26,094 | $30,000 | $30,469 | $33,036 | $38,750 | $30,833 | $31,500 | $36,875 | $38,542 | $37,500 |
| Employed: | 121 | 48.40% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 6.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 114 | 45.60% |
| Total: | 250 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 29.75% |
| Service: | 27 | 22.31% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 15.70% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 11.57% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 25 | 20.66% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 121 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $81,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $27,400 (50.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,400. The median gross rent is $765, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $184 (31.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $234. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.80% (40.91% with a mortgage, 59.09% free-and-clear) and renters 10.20% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.42%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $54,300 | $50,400 | $48,900 | $50,500 | $45,200 | $46,000 | $49,400 | $63,400 | $63,300 | $65,300 | $67,400 | $74,700 | $83,700 | $81,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 73.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 13.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 13.33% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $581 | $704 | $714 | $538 | $528 | $517 | $518 | $498 | $531 | $603 | $658 | $723 | $783 | $765 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 54 | 36.73% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 78 | 53.06% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 10.20% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 82.58% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 31 | 17.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 178 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 150 | 84.27% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 4.49% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 11.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 178 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 62.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 18.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (42.37%). College enrollment is 42.37%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 10 | 4.52% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 6.79% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 110 | 49.77% |
| Some college, no degree: | 57 | 25.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 7.24% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 3.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 2.26% |
| Total: | 221 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 196 | 88.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 5.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 153 | 44.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 183 | 53.20% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 2.33% |
| Total: | 344 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 336 | 97.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.3% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 14.3% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 11.5% | 18.1% | 16.8% | 25.0% | 31.0% | 25.7% | 17.9% | 18.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 8 | 13.56% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 3.39% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 30.51% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 10.17% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 42.37% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 10 | 16.95% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 26 | 44.07% |
ZIP Code 43144 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $151,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 395Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $37,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $151,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43144 is located in Hocking County, Ohio, within the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18140) and Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,836,536 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 43144. It covers 6.687 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.019 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Columbus, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 18140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,836,536Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 6.687 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.019 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3221.62 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3953410Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Murray City village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43144 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.