43311 ZIP Code — Bellefontaine, OH

Logan County, Ohio

ZIP code 43311 is located in Bellefontaine, Ohio, within Logan County. It covers approximately 103.82 square miles and serves a population of 19,969 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937.

About ZIP code 43311

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 $159,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $65,391. 32% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 43311 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,969

population

103.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bellefontaine	Acceptable
Bellefontaine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43360 Zanesfield (6.4 mi) 43324 Huntsville (6.7 mi) 43347 Rushsylvania (7.5 mi) 43357 West Liberty (8.2 mi) 43319 East Liberty (9.4 mi) 43318 De Graff (10 mi) 43348 Russells Point (10 mi) 43333 Lewistown (11.1 mi) 43358 West Mansfield (11.2 mi) 43343 Quincy (13.3 mi) 43331 Lakeview (13.3 mi) 43067 Raymond (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,969
Population density	192 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	103.82 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	40.3708
Longitude	-83.7385
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	40.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	20.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

19,969

Population

192

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$65,391

Median household income

$32,176

Per capita income

$159,500

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

67.8%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

6,433

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

588

Under 5

630

596

5–9

638

792

10–14

849

574

15–19

615

598

20–24

641

1,313

25–34

1,405

1,166

35–44

1,249

1,022

45–54

1,094

708

55–59

758

622

60–64

665

1,012

65–74

1,083

485

75–84

520

167

85+

179

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,768	23.9%
18 and over	15,201	76.1%
65 and over	3,446	17.3%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	18,161	90%
Two or more races	867	4.3%
Black or African American	606	3%
Hispanic or Latino	203	1%
Asian	155	0.8%
Other race	134	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	46	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	40.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	20.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$65,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,500
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	67.8%
Renter occupied	32.2%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.3%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,035	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	861	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,329	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,071	25.0%
Households with children under 18	2,641	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,256	27.2%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	28.5%
Married	55.5%	51.3%
Separated	2.1%	2.0%
Widowed	2.3%	6.3%
Divorced	11.2%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 45.0%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	159	3.8%
Kindergarten	331	8.0%
Elementary school	2,143	51.5%
High school	1,120	26.9%
College / grad school	409	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Retail trade 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Professional & management 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 4.3%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	28.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 29.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	993	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,751	93.9%
Spanish	232	1.2%
Other Indo-European	134	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.1%
Other languages	80	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,623	98.3%
Born in same state	19,387	97.1%
Born in different state	16,902	84.6%
Foreign born	236	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	346	1.7%
Not a US citizen	205	59.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,510	12.6%
Italian	2,070	10.4%
Arab	1,625	8.1%
English	203	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	179	0.9%
Irish	121	0.6%
Norwegian	25	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43311

What city is ZIP code 43311 in?

ZIP code 43311 is primarily assigned to Bellefontaine, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43311 in?

ZIP code 43311 falls within Logan County, Ohio.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43311?

The median home value in ZIP code 43311 is $159,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 43311?

ZIP code 43311 has an estimated population of 19,969 residents, with a density of 192 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43311?

The median household income in ZIP code 43311 is $65,391, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43311 in?

ZIP code 43311 observes the EST timezone.