County

Fayette County, OH

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Ohio

👥25,687Population
💰$56,838Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$156,102Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black2.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma254 (1.6%)
HS Graduate7,674 (47.5%)
Some College2,721 (16.9%)
Associates1,709 (10.6%)
Bachelors1,447 (9%)
Graduate Degree2,337 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College16.9%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.9%Renter: 39.1%Tenure
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,838 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$156,101 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units11,626
Vacant Units1,050

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Fayette County, OH

Fayette County is located in Ohio and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,687 residents. With a median age of 41.89, it is a middle-aged county.

Fayette County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,838 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Fayette County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $156,101 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $802. Homeownership rates are high at 60.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Fayette County are primarily White (90.16%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Fayette County, OH is a solidly middle-class area in Ohio. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Fayette County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
43106 Bloomingburg 1,562 $62,853 $96,900 $945 4.9% 16.3%
43128 Jeffersonville 2,038 $45,515 $139,000 $688 2.2% 20.4%
43142 Milledgeville 121 $54,286 $101,300 $950 7.5% 8.6%
43160 Washington Court House 21,966 $57,475 $162,200 $802 5.0% 24.3%

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