Fayette, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43521
Fulton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,811
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,550
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fayette pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43521 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 43521 (Fayette, OH) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.0 in 2023 to 204.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43521 covers 172.5 square miles in Fayette, Fulton County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,811 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43521 reports a modest median household income of $60,550 (17% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,422. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,500 (39% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $766; owner occupancy is 71.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 43521 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 43521
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayette, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43521.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 43521, Fayette, 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
2,811
Population
172.5
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43521?
44.6
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
3.7%
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?
$60,550
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$32,422
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43521 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Fayette, 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)
$60,550 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
1,187housing units
1,187
Total Housing Units
1,043
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,500
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1950
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43521 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 127 |
| 2021 | +21.2% | 154 |
| 2022 | -3.1% | 150 |
| 2023 | +26.4% | 189 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 204 |
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 41 business establishments in ZIP 43521, employing approximately 472 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,100,000.
41
Businesses
472
Employees
$23.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.3% |
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 43521 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43567
Wauseon (43567)
13,283 residents
- 43502
Archbold (43502)
6,933 residents
- 49256 3,888
Morenci (49256)
3,888 residents
- 43570 3,106
West Unity (43570)
3,106 residents
- 43521 2,811
Fayette (43521)
2,811 residents
- 49288 1,384
Waldron (49288)
1,384 residents
- 43553 252
Pettisville (43553)
252 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43521 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43521 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43553
Pettisville (43553)
$88,750 median income
- 43502
Archbold (43502)
$74,925 median income
- 43567
Wauseon (43567)
$70,417 median income
- 43570
West Unity (43570)
$68,500 median income
- 49288
Waldron (49288)
$66,833 median income
- 49256
Morenci (49256)
$62,880 median income
- 43521
Fayette (43521)
$60,550 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43521 ranks #7 of 7 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 43521, 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 (2,811 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 43521 in?
ZIP code 43521 (Fayette) is located in Fulton County, Ohio. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43521?
ZIP code 43521 in Fayette, OH has a population of 2,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43521?
The median household income in ZIP 43521 is $60,550, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43521?
The median home value in ZIP 43521 is $120,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43521?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43521 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43521?
ZIP code 43521 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43521?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43521 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43521?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43521 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 43521?
In ZIP code 43521, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 43521?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43521 is 24.8 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 43521?
In ZIP code 43521, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43521?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43521 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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