43521 ZIP Code — Fayette, OH

Fulton County, Ohio

ZIP code 43521 is located in Fayette, Ohio, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 66.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 43521

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 $119,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $50,545. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 43521 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,683

population

66.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43521 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43521

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fayette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43502 Archbold (8 mi) 49256 Morenci (8.2 mi) 43501 Alvordton (8.9 mi) 43567 Wauseon (9.2 mi) 43570 West Unity (9.5 mi) 43570 West Unity (9.5 mi) 49288 Waldron (10.1 mi) 43533 Lyons (10.5 mi) 49279 Sand Creek (12.5 mi) 43557 Stryker (12.7 mi) 49247 Hudson (14.1 mi) 43515 Delta (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,683
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	66.31 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	41.6529
Longitude	-84.2856
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419/567

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	39.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	19.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,683

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$50,545

Median household income

$28,392

Per capita income

$119,900

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

897

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

123

15–19

146

20–24

129

25–34

154

184

35–44

220

127

45–54

152

55–59

116

60–64

138

121

65–74

145

103

75–84

122

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	528	19.7%
18 and over	2,155	80.3%
65 and over	549	20.5%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 2%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,538	91.3%
Hispanic or Latino	97	3.5%
Two or more races	60	2.2%
Other race	56	2%
Asian	17	0.6%
Black or African American	6	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	39.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	37.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	19.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$50,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,900
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	42.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	18.3%
Propane / LP gas	36.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	596	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	67	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	210	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	278	24.2%
Households with children under 18	267	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	31.8%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	29.1%
Married	58.0%	51.5%
Separated	0.8%	1.2%
Widowed	3.3%	7.3%
Divorced	11.5%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 53.5%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	5.3%
Kindergarten	17	2.9%
Elementary school	209	36.0%
High school	231	39.8%
College / grad school	92	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.9%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Construction 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Retail trade 6.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 3.4%

Professional & management 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	8.1%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 16.3%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,562	95.5%
Spanish	14	0.5%
Other Indo-European	14	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,639	98.4%
Born in same state	2,628	98.0%
Born in different state	1,767	65.9%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	44	1.6%
Not a US citizen	25	56.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	438	16.3%
French	270	10.1%
Arab	222	8.3%
Irish	29	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.7%
German	12	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43521

What city is ZIP code 43521 in?

ZIP code 43521 is primarily assigned to Fayette, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43521 in?

ZIP code 43521 falls within Fulton County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43521?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43521?

The median home value in ZIP code 43521 is $119,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 43521?

ZIP code 43521 has an estimated population of 2,683 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43521?

The median household income in ZIP code 43521 is $50,545, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43521 in?

ZIP code 43521 observes the EST timezone.