| City: | Tarlton, Ohio |
| City Alias: | Laurelville |
| County: | Pickaway County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:08:24 AM |
| Population: | 203 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.5532, -82.7776 |
| Land Area: | 0.299 sq mi |
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Tarlton is a small village in Pickaway County, Ohio, with just 203 residents in 79 households. This ZIP code covers about 0.3 square miles in rural south-central Ohio. The Tarlton post office is classified as a Community Post Office, a smaller facility that handles mail for surrounding areas beyond the village itself.
The post office maintains 96 PO Boxes for 79 local households, a ratio of 1.22 boxes per household. That means mail service extends beyond the village boundaries to serve nearby rural residents. Laurelville is recognized as an acceptable mailing alias for this ZIP, connecting Tarlton to the larger neighboring community.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes serving 67 delivery points. Street names follow a traditional small-town pattern: Main Street (with east and west segments), Harrison Street, Pleasant Street, and Water Street make up the core of the village. The compact street grid shows a 19th-century settlement layout typical of rural Ohio.
With a median age of 38.7 years and household sizes averaging 2.6 people, Tarlton has a stable, working-age population. The community is 94% white with median household incomes around $87,917, reflecting a modest, working-class character. Homeownership is strong, with 71% of occupied units owner-occupied and median home values at $112,500.
Tarlton's 92 total housing units include 13 vacant properties. Most housing stock predates 1939 (103 of the total units), showing the village's long-established history. The ZIP supports 3 business establishments employing 32 workers, indicating limited local commerce typical of very small towns.
Mail can be addressed to either Tarlton, OH 43156 or Laurelville, OH 43156. Rural delivery is available for street addresses, and PO Boxes serve both local residents and the surrounding rural area.
Street names follow a traditional small Ohio village pattern with directional segments of Main Street and simple names like Harrison, Pleasant, and Water.
ZIP Code 43156 has 203 residents and 79 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 38.7 years, slightly younger than the state (39.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.2% male and 44.8% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 203Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 166Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 678.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $87,917Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 79Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $112,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.57Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 218 | 252 | 235 | 258 | 221 | 193 | 167 | 201 | 177 | 229 | 193 | 198 | 166 |
| Decennial Census | 242 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 203 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.7
Male Median Age: 39.5
Female Median Age: 37.8
| 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 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 190 | 94.53% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 2.99% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.49% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 112 | 55.17% | 39.5 years |
| Females: | 91 | 44.83% | 37.8 years |
| Total: | 203 | 100% | 38.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 166 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 166 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 166 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $87,917, which is considerably higher than the state median ($69,680), is up $50,834 (137.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,167. Family households earn a median of $105,284 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $105,284). By gender, male median income is $58,558 and female is $36,364, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $22,194 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,083 | $26,563 | $31,250 | $38,750 | $33,750 | $48,750 | $58,125 | $60,000 | $54,750 | $71,875 | $75,250 | $80,250 | $87,917 |
| Median Family Income | $65,000 | $60,313 | $46,667 | $56,250 | $68,333 | $65,000 | $70,938 | $70,625 | $60,000 | $87,895 | $92,798 | $96,875 | $105,284 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,750 | $19,545 | $25,714 | $26,000 | $25,417 | $26,563 | $50,000 | $49,375 | $52,917 | $51,500 | $40,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $35,417 | $30,625 | $30,625 | $41,000 | $41,000 | $51,875 | $55,179 | $53,125 | $45,833 | $51,146 | $42,083 | $55,089 | $58,558 |
| Median Female Income | $37,500 | $33,125 | $33,750 | $40,938 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $43,250 | $42,813 | $40,625 | $29,464 | $31,726 | $34,489 | $36,364 |
| Employed: | 74 | 52.48% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 2.13% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 64 | 45.39% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20 | 27.03% |
| Service: | 25 | 33.78% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 13.51% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 18.92% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5 | 6.76% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 74 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $112,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $30,500 (37.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,000. The median gross rent is $838, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $217 (34.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $838. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.22% (52.46% with a mortgage, 47.54% free-and-clear) and renters 22.78% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.30%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.38%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $82,000 | $85,300 | $84,100 | $82,300 | $81,800 | $83,300 | $80,000 | $94,000 | $104,500 | $110,400 | $111,300 | $118,500 | $112,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 55.56% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 27.78% |
| $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: | 3 | 16.67% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $621 | $604 | $495 | $550 | $556 | $544 | $625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $625 | $744 | $838 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 40.51% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 36.71% |
| Renter Occupied: | 18 | 22.78% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 76.70% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 23.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 91 | 88.35% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 11.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
In 2023, 7.30% 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 99.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 14.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.00%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.20%), down 17.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.29%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1 | 0.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 109 | 87.90% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2 | 1.61% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 2.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 6.45% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.81% |
| Total: | 124 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 123 | 99.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 7.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 138 | 81.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 24 | 14.12% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 4.71% |
| Total: | 170 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 162 | 95.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.3% | 16.4% | 15.5% | 11.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 11.4% | 15.2% | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.1% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 19 | 61.29% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 38.71% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 31 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 43156 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $771,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 414Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $167,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $771,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 36Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43156 is located in Pickaway County, Ohio, within the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18140) and Ohio's 2nd and 12nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,151,847 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 43156. It covers 0.299 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.299 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02,12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3221.62, 2271.91 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3976148Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tarlton village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43156 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.