The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43071 sells for about $520,000, or $221 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $639 a month.
ZIP 43071 — St. Louisville
The Sunbury housing market is experiencing steady growth driven by suburban demand and new construction, with prices rising moderately year-over-year. While inventory is increasing, the market remains competitive for buyers, reflecting broader trends in the Central Ohio region.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking newer construction and suburban amenities while maintaining access to the Columbus job market.
Median prices moved up 6.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.1% · poverty 19.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43074, Delaware County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Big Walnut Local School District, which is generally regarded as a growing suburban district with expanding facilities to accommodate rapid population influx.
Sunbury is experiencing significant suburban expansion driven by its proximity to the Columbus metropolitan area, with major residential developments and infrastructure improvements underway to support the population surge.
Property taxes in Sunbury are determined by the Delaware County Auditor based on assessed property values and local millage rates, which include levies for schools, county services, and township operations.
Residents primarily commute to the Columbus employment core via I-71, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area features access to local parks, community trails, and proximity to Alum Creek State Park, which offers boating, fishing, and recreational facilities within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to the area's rapid growth, with limited inventory pushing median rents to approximately $3,000 per month.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Columbus metropolitan area, with significant employment in logistics, technology, and professional services, bolstered by regional suburban growth.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with I-71 serving as the primary corridor connecting the area to the Columbus metropolitan region.
Significant residential development is ongoing, with multiple new subdivisions approved to accommodate the rapid influx of residents moving into the Delaware County area.
Parcels are subject to Big Walnut Local School District taxes and various township-level levies for fire and emergency services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major regional destination for boating, swimming, and hiking located near the ZIP.
Historic district featuring local shops and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.