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 Moderate-density area
- $92,448
- Median income Above-median income area
- $235,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43357 (West Liberty, OH) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.5 in 2023 to 228.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,754. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $235,300 (19% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 78.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $706.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Logan County, so 43357 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 43357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Liberty, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43357.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43357?
37.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$92,448
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$36,754
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43357 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
West Liberty, 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)
$92,448 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
1,817housing units
1,817
Total Housing Units
1,629
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,300
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43078
Urbana (43078)
20,885 residents
- 43311
Bellefontaine (43311)
19,240 residents
- 43357 4,763
West Liberty (43357)
4,763 residents
- 43009 2,135
Cable (43009)
2,135 residents
- 43360 1,593
Zanesfield (43360)
1,593 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43357 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43357 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
- 43009
Cable (43009)
$102,841 median income
- 43357
West Liberty (43357)
$92,448 median income
- 43078
Urbana (43078)
$73,816 median income
- 43311
Bellefontaine (43311)
$67,914 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43357, 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 (4,763 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 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.
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