PlainZIP

West Liberty, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43357

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

4,763
27/sq mi
$92,448
Median income
$235,300
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Liberty pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43357 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43357 covers 177.1 square miles in West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,763 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43357 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,448 (27% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,754. Poverty here runs at 5.3%, with unemployment measured at 1.3%. Housing costs here run $235,300 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $706 a month; 78.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Logan County, letting you compare 43357 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 43357

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Liberty, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43357.

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 43357, West Liberty, 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

4,763

Population

177.1

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43357?

37.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$92,448

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$36,754

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43357 ranks nationally

West Liberty, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,448 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,817

Total Housing Units

1,629

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$235,300

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$706

Median Rent

1975

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43357 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 148
2021 +14.5% 169
2022 +13.8% 192
2023 +11.5% 214
2024 +6.5% 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 87 business establishments in ZIP 43357, employing approximately 722 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,984,000.

87

Businesses

722

Employees

$25.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 15 17.2%
Construction 12 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.5%

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 43357 vs 43311 →

ZIP 43357 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 43357 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43357 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 43357 ranks #3 of 5 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
43311 Bellefontaine, OH 19,240 7.8 mi
43078 Urbana, OH 20,885 9.8 mi
43009 Cable, OH 2,135 7.9 mi
43360 Zanesfield, OH 1,593 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Logan County

43311 standard
Bellefontaine, OH
Pop: 19,240
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 West Liberty, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43357 in? ▼
ZIP code 43357 (West Liberty) 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 43357? ▼
ZIP code 43357 in West Liberty, OH has a population of 4,763 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43357? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43357 is $92,448, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43357? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43357 is $235,300, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43357? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43357 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43357? ▼
ZIP code 43357 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43357? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43357 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43357? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43357 increased by 6.5% 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 43357? ▼
In ZIP code 43357, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 43357? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43357 is 22.8 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 43357? ▼
In ZIP code 43357, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43357? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43357 is 5.3% 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.