| City: | Chesterville, Ohio |
| County: | Morrow County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:38:29 PM |
| Population: | 184 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 419 / 567 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.4799, -82.6836 |
| Land Area: | 0.22 sq mi |
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Chesterville sits at the crossroads of State Routes 95 and 314 in Morrow County, Ohio. This small village of 184 residents is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available. Every household relies on the post office for mail.
The Chesterville post office maintains 79 PO Boxes for 61 local households. That's a 1.3x adoption rate, indicating the post office also serves surrounding rural areas beyond the village limits. Two rural carrier routes operate from here, delivering to the farms and homes scattered across the countryside.
Chesterville is a working-class community with deep roots. Over 75% of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value of $116,700 reflects affordable rural Ohio housing. The median age of 42.6 years suggests a mix of established families and older residents. One in four workers here does their job from home.
The village's economic profile stands out: 66 workers in transportation, warehousing, and utilities make up the largest employment sector. This isn't surprising given Chesterville's location along state highway corridors that connect rural Ohio to larger markets.
Street names like Sandusky Street and Portland Street follow a traditional small-town grid, while Chester Lakes Drive hints at nearby recreational water.
Street names reflect a traditional Ohio village grid intersected by state highways.
ZIP Code 43317 has 184 residents and 61 households (average 2.61 persons per household). The median age is 42.6 years, slightly older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8%, which is much higher than the state average (4.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 184Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 173Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 836.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 61Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $171,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.61Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.98Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 163 | 183 | 188 | 154 | 157 | 149 | 122 | 153 | 180 | 163 | 175 | 179 | 215 | 173 |
| Decennial Census | 168 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 184 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.6
Male Median Age: 41.1
Female Median Age: 46.1
| 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 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Total | 7 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 15 |
| White: | 150 | 82.87% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 29 | 16.02% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.10% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 89 | 48.37% | 41.1 years |
| Females: | 95 | 51.63% | 46.1 years |
| Total: | 184 | 100% | 42.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 173 | 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: | 173 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 173 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,875, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $30,312 (114.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,625. Family households earn a median of $56,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,500). By gender, male median income is $54,615 and female is $48,125, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,490 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (27.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,563 | $29,375 | $40,769 | $43,125 | $44,375 | $44,375 | $50,000 | $55,417 | $51,250 | $43,000 | $56,250 | $49,063 | $53,304 | $56,875 |
| Median Family Income | $17,188 | $38,125 | $40,469 | $42,250 | $54,688 | $85,313 | $54,643 | $56,979 | $56,538 | $58,958 | $61,250 | $51,875 | $53,304 | $56,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,500 | $18,500 | $40,250 | $43,000 | $42,969 | $35,000 | $43,125 | $29,250 | $30,500 | $31,750 | $38,542 | $41,250 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,563 | $40,000 | $40,536 | $43,393 | $0 | $45,000 | $44,375 | $48,750 | $38,750 | $58,333 | $62,500 | $69,000 | $54,519 | $54,615 |
| Median Female Income | $31,250 | $40,000 | $34,583 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $33,125 | $0 | $72,813 | $80,000 | $51,250 | $48,125 |
| Employed: | 72 | 48.98% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 75 | 51.02% |
| Total: | 147 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 22.22% |
| Service: | 8 | 11.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 27.78% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 15.28% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 23.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 72 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $171,400, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $79,100 (85.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $171,400. The median gross rent is $1,083, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $220 (25.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $240. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.63% (52.00% with a mortgage, 48.00% free-and-clear) and renters 25.37% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,300 | $90,700 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $75,000 | $69,300 | $85,000 | $0 | $0 | $93,900 | $116,700 | $120,000 | $116,700 | $171,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 23.53% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 58.82% |
| $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 | 17.65% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $863 | $858 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $843 | $843 | $880 | $958 | $1,000 | $971 | $1,083 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 26 | 38.81% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 24 | 35.82% |
| Renter Occupied: | 17 | 25.37% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 67 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 67 | 94.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 5.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 65 | 91.55% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 4.23% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 4.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 42.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.80 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 kindergarten (33.33%). College enrollment is 16.67%, 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: | 13 | 10.08% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 54 | 41.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 20.16% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 6.20% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 18.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 3.10% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 116 | 89.92% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 28 | 21.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 85 | 55.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 57 | 37.25% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 7.19% |
| Total: | 153 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 142 | 92.81% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 51.5% | 36.1% | 35.9% | 29.0% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.4% | 10.0% | 8.8% | 6.8% |
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: | 4 | 33.33% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3 | 25.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 25.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 16.67% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 33.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 83.33% |
ZIP Code 43317 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 51 people with an annual payroll of $2,391,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 200Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $412,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,391,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 51Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43317 is located in Morrow County, Ohio, within the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18140) and Ohio's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,836,536 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 43317. It covers 0.22 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 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: | 0.22 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4664.87 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3914114Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Chesterville village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43317 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.