PlainZIP

Logan, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43138

Hocking County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,437
40/sq mi
$68,051
Median income
$172,900
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Logan pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43138 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43138 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Logan, Hocking County, Ohio, home to 18,437 residents across 456.4 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43138 reports a modest median household income of $68,051 (7% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,435. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $172,900 (12% below the state average); renters pay a median of $783 monthly, and 76.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 43138 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hocking County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 43138

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Logan, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43138.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43138, Logan, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,437

Population

456.4

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43138?

38.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$68,051

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$31,435

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43138 ranks nationally

Logan, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,051 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,259

Total Housing Units

7,422

Occupied Units

837

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$172,900

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43138 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 145
2021 +11.6% 162
2022 +13.7% 184
2023 +19.0% 220
2024 +4.1% 229

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 390 business establishments in ZIP 43138, employing approximately 5,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,541,000.

390

Businesses

5,054

Employees

$172.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 61 15.6%
Retail trade 52 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 48 12.3%
Construction 43 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 43 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 6.9%
Manufacturing 22 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.4%
Finance and insurance 16 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.6%
Information 8 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.8%
Wholesale trade 5 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 43138 vs 43158 →

ZIP 43138 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43138 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43138 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 43138 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
43158 Union Furnace, OH 268 5.8 mi
43127 Haydenville, OH 283 5.4 mi
43155 Sugar Grove, OH 2,543 9.4 mi
45622 Creola, OH 321 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hocking County

43135 standard
Laurelville, OH
Pop: 4,445
43149 standard
Rockbridge, OH
Pop: 2,552
43152 standard
South Bloomingville, OH
Pop: 921
43144 standard
Murray City, OH
Pop: 477
43127 standard
Haydenville, OH
Pop: 283
43158 standard
Union Furnace, OH
Pop: 268

Related Areas

Hocking County Logan, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43138 in? ▼
ZIP code 43138 (Logan) is located in Hocking County, Ohio. Hocking County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hocking-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43138? ▼
ZIP code 43138 in Logan, OH has a population of 18,437 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43138? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43138 is $68,051, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43138? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43138 is $172,900, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43138? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43138 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43138? ▼
ZIP code 43138 has 390 business establishments employing approximately 5,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43138? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43138 are: Accommodation and food services (61), Retail trade (52), Health care and social assistance (48). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43138? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43138 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43138? ▼
In ZIP code 43138, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 43138? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43138 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43138? ▼
In ZIP code 43138, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43138? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43138 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.