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 Moderate-density area
- $58,578
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43517 (Edgerton, OH) fell -2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.6 in 2023 to 168.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,259. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,500 (31% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $751; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williams County, so 43517 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 43517
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgerton, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43517.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43517?
41.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.5%
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?
$58,578
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$36,259
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43517 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Edgerton, 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)
$58,578 27th percentile higher than 27% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,534housing units
1,534
Total Housing Units
1,452
Occupied Units
82
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,500
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43517 vs 43505 →
ZIP 43517 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43526
Hicksville (43526)
6,072 residents
- 46721
Butler (46721)
5,058 residents
- 43517
Edgerton (43517)
3,744 residents
- 43518
Edon (43518)
2,726 residents
- 43536 394
Mark Center (43536)
394 residents
- 43505 96
Blakeslee (43505)
96 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43517 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43517 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43518
Edon (43518)
$86,200 median income
- 43536
Mark Center (43536)
$68,625 median income
- 46721
Butler (46721)
$68,580 median income
- 43526
Hicksville (43526)
$66,912 median income
- 43517
Edgerton (43517)
$58,578 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43517, 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 (3,744 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 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.
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