PlainZIP

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
$67,914
Median income
$207,600
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,814. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. Housing costs here run $207,600 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $850 a month; 67.4% of 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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Logan County, so you can benchmark 43311 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43311?

37.7

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

$34,814

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43311 ranks nationally

Bellefontaine, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,914 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,332

Total Housing Units

8,618

Occupied Units

714

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$207,600

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43311 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 43311 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 43311 ranks #4 of 6 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
43357 West Liberty, OH 4,763 7.8 mi
43324 Huntsville, OH 2,817 6.3 mi
43360 Zanesfield, OH 1,593 7.0 mi
43347 Rushsylvania, OH 1,530 9.3 mi
43348 Russells Point, OH 1,984 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Logan County

43357 standard
West Liberty, OH
Pop: 4,763
43331 standard
Lakeview, OH
Pop: 4,485
43318 standard
De Graff, OH
Pop: 3,864
43310 standard
Belle Center, OH
Pop: 3,104
43324 standard
Huntsville, OH
Pop: 2,817
43358 standard
West Mansfield, OH
Pop: 2,521

Related Areas

Logan County Bellefontaine, OH Ohio

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.

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