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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
$60,550
Median income
$120,500
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,422. Poverty here runs at 13.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.3%. Housing costs here run $120,500 for a typical home value (39% below the state average), with rent averaging $766 a month; 71.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fulton County, letting you compare 43521 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 43521

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayette, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43521.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43521?

44.6

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$32,422

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43521 ranks nationally

Fayette, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,550 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,187

Total Housing Units

1,043

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$120,500

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 43521 vs 43502 →

ZIP 43521 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 43521 ranks #5 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 43521 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 43521 ranks #7 of 7 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
43502 Archbold, OH 6,933 9.2 mi
49256 Morenci, MI 3,888 7.3 mi
43553 Pettisville, OH 252 9.8 mi
49288 Waldron, MI 1,384 8.4 mi
43570 West Unity, OH 3,106 9.0 mi
43567 Wauseon, OH 13,283 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

43558 standard
Swanton, OH
Pop: 13,579
43567 standard
Wauseon, OH
Pop: 13,283
43515 standard
Delta, OH
Pop: 7,979
43502 standard
Archbold, OH
Pop: 6,933
43533 standard
Lyons, OH
Pop: 1,553
43540 standard
Metamora, OH
Pop: 1,501

Related Areas

Fulton County Fayette, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.