Bellefontaine, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43311
Logan County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,240
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,914
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bellefontaine pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43311 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43311 (Bellefontaine, OH) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.9 in 2023 to 218.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43311 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, home to 19,240 residents across 263.2 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43311 reports a modest median household income of $67,914 (7% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,814. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $207,600 (5% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $850; 67.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Logan County, so 43311 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 43311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellefontaine, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43311.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Finance and insurance 33
Finance and insurance
33 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43311, Bellefontaine, 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
19,240
Population
263.2
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43311?
37.7
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$67,914
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$34,814
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43311 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Bellefontaine, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,914 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,332housing units
9,332
Total Housing Units
8,618
Occupied Units
714
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1971
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43311 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 146 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 162 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 185 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 209 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 218 |
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 467 business establishments in ZIP 43311, employing approximately 6,994 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,893,000.
467
Businesses
6,994
Employees
$299.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 90 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 23 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.2% |
| Information | 12 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
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 43311 vs 43357 →
ZIP 43311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43311
Bellefontaine (43311)
19,240 residents
- 43357 4,763
West Liberty (43357)
4,763 residents
- 43324 2,817
Huntsville (43324)
2,817 residents
- 43348 1,984
Russells Point (43348)
1,984 residents
- 43360 1,593
Zanesfield (43360)
1,593 residents
- 43347 1,530
Rushsylvania (43347)
1,530 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43311 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43360
Zanesfield (43360)
$105,795 median income
- 43347
Rushsylvania (43347)
$93,893 median income
- 43357
West Liberty (43357)
$92,448 median income
- 43311
Bellefontaine (43311)
$67,914 median income
- 43324
Huntsville (43324)
$56,466 median income
- 43348
Russells Point (43348)
$51,426 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43311 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43311, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,240 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 43311 in?
ZIP code 43311 (Bellefontaine) is located in Logan County, Ohio. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43311?
ZIP code 43311 in Bellefontaine, OH has a population of 19,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43311?
The median household income in ZIP 43311 is $67,914, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43311?
The median home value in ZIP 43311 is $207,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43311 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43311?
ZIP code 43311 has 467 business establishments employing approximately 6,994 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43311 are: Retail trade (90), Health care and social assistance (64), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43311?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43311 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 43311?
In ZIP code 43311, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 43311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43311 is 19.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43311?
In ZIP code 43311, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43311 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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