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Fayette County, OH
7 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Fayette County, Ohio.
Population
28,876
Land area
406sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Fayette County
Fayette County at a glance
- Fayette County is 75% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,275 a year, 11% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,700 (21% below Ohio) and median rent is $822 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Washington Court House (14,439), Jeffersonville (1,240) and Bloomingburg (1,019).
Local data for Fayette County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fayette County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,275
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$170,700
Prices +5.7% in a year
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,254), Irish Americans (3,889), Italian Americans (640).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,701
11,945 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,746
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$189M
FY 2026, $6,538 per person
PPP loans
$37.5M
564 loans, 4,308 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$76.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fayette County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayette County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
411
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fayette County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fayette County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fayette County, OH?
- Washington Court House is the largest city or town in Fayette County, with about 14,439 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fayette County?
- Fayette County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43106, 43128, 43142, 43160.
- What is the population of Fayette County, OH?
- About 28,876 people live in Fayette County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fayette County?
- Fayette County borders Greene County, Ross County, Pickaway County, Madison County, Highland County, Clinton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023