43501 ZIP Code — Alvordton, OH

Williams County, Ohio

ZIP code 43501 is located in Alvordton, Ohio, within Williams County. It covers approximately 26.44 square miles and serves a population of 941 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 43501

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,000. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 43501 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

941

population

26.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alvordton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49288 Waldron (5 mi) 43570 West Unity (5.1 mi) 43570 West Unity (5.1 mi) 43554 Pioneer (6.2 mi) 43521 Fayette (8.9 mi) 43543 Montpelier (9.9 mi) 49232 Camden (11.2 mi) 49266 Osseo (11.6 mi) 43502 Archbold (12 mi) 43557 Stryker (12.3 mi) 49271 Pittsford (13.2 mi) 49256 Morenci (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	941
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	26.44 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.6639
Longitude	-84.4568
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	45.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	52.9%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

941

Population

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$50,000

Median household income

$21,562

Per capita income

$124,400

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

301

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	326	34.6%
18 and over	615	65.4%
65 and over	169	18.0%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	908	95.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.3%
Other race	12	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	45.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	52.9%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$50,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 50.2%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,400
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	64.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.0%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	77.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	56	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	108	32.0%
Households with children under 18	130	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	31.4%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	23.6%
Married	46.8%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	14.3%
Divorced	23.1%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	15.2%
Kindergarten	23	7.3%
Elementary school	163	51.6%
High school	82	25.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Retail trade 17.1%

Transportation & utilities 14.7%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Wholesale trade 9.0%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.5%
Government	4.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 25.9%

Under 18 years 38.9%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 16.1%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	33.7%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	883	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	929	98.7%
Born in same state	929	98.7%
Born in different state	660	70.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.3%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	115	12.2%
Arab	109	11.6%
French	43	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	26	2.8%
Italian	15	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	89.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43501

What city is ZIP code 43501 in?

ZIP code 43501 is primarily assigned to Alvordton, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43501 in?

ZIP code 43501 falls within Williams County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43501 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 43501 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43501?

26% of residents in ZIP code 43501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43501?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 43501 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 43501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 43501 in?

ZIP code 43501 observes the EST timezone.