PlainZIP

Edgerton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43517

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

3,744
22/sq mi
$58,578
Median income
$136,500
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edgerton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43517 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43517 covers 167.9 square miles in Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,744 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43517 reports a modest median household income of $58,578 (20% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,259. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $136,500 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $751 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units 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 41, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williams County, so you can benchmark 43517 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 43517

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgerton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43517.

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 43517, Edgerton, 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

3,744

Population

167.9

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43517?

41.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$58,578

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$36,259

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43517 ranks nationally

Edgerton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,578 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,534

Total Housing Units

1,452

Occupied Units

82

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$136,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$751

Median Rent

1962

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

-2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43517 have decreased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 126
2021 +7.5% 136
2022 +6.9% 145
2023 +19.7% 174
2024 -2.9% 169

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 66 business establishments in ZIP 43517, employing approximately 1,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,174,000.

66

Businesses

1,054

Employees

$44.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 12 18.2%
Retail trade 8 12.1%
Construction 7 10.6%
Manufacturing 7 10.6%
Wholesale trade 7 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.1%
Finance and insurance 3 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43517 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 43517 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 43517 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 43517 ranks #5 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
43505 Blakeslee, OH 96 5.8 mi
43526 Hicksville, OH 6,072 8.7 mi
46721 Butler, IN 5,058 7.7 mi
43518 Edon, OH 2,726 10.4 mi
43536 Mark Center, OH 394 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Williams County

43506 standard
Bryan, OH
Pop: 14,830
43543 standard
Montpelier, OH
Pop: 7,771
43557 standard
Stryker, OH
Pop: 3,393
43570 standard
West Unity, OH
Pop: 3,106
43518 standard
Edon, OH
Pop: 2,726
43554 standard
Pioneer, OH
Pop: 2,408

Related Areas

Williams County Edgerton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43517 in? ▼
ZIP code 43517 (Edgerton) is located in Williams County, Ohio. Williams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williams-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43517? ▼
ZIP code 43517 in Edgerton, OH has a population of 3,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43517? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43517 is $58,578, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43517? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43517 is $136,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43517? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43517 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43517? ▼
ZIP code 43517 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 1,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43517? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43517 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (8), Construction (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43517? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43517 decreased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 43517? ▼
In ZIP code 43517, 61.2% 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 43517? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43517 is 26.0 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 43517? ▼
In ZIP code 43517, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43517? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43517 is 11.5% 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.