43719 ZIP Code — Bethesda, OH

Belmont County, Ohio

ZIP code 43719 is located in Bethesda, Ohio, within Belmont County. It covers approximately 33.49 square miles and serves a population of 2,593 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43719

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 $166,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43719 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,593

population

33.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43719 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43719

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43719. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethesda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43713 Barnesville (4.5 mi) 43718 Belmont (4.9 mi) 43950 Saint Clairsville (9.6 mi) 43747 Jerusalem (10.3 mi) 43933 Jacobsburg (10.4 mi) 43716 Beallsville (10.8 mi) 43983 Piedmont (11.9 mi) 43773 Quaker City (12 mi) 43906 Bellaire (14.3 mi) 43942 Powhatan Point (15 mi) 43947 Shadyside (16.1 mi) 43912 Bridgeport (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,593
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	33.49 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	39.9987
Longitude	-81.0761
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	8.1%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,593

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$40,075

Per capita income

$166,800

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,052

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

115

15–19

20–24

100

107

25–34

112

158

35–44

164

113

45–54

117

121

55–59

125

104

60–64

107

134

65–74

140

107

75–84

111

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	614	23.7%
18 and over	1,979	76.3%
65 and over	514	19.8%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,567	98.8%
Black or African American	19	0.7%
Two or more races	7	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	8.1%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,800
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	36.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	29.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Fuel oil	7.5%
Wood	10.9%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	480	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	97	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	194	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	246	24.2%
Households with children under 18	281	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	401	39.4%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	26.0%
Married	47.2%	46.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	3.4%	10.1%
Divorced	11.6%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.1%
Kindergarten	51	8.9%
Elementary school	282	49.3%
High school	139	24.3%
College / grad school	88	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%

Professional & management 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Retail trade 10.0%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Construction 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.0%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 23.5%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	38.1%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,461	94.9%
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)	2,580	99.5%
Born in same state	2,580	99.5%
Born in different state	1,231	47.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.5%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	370	14.3%
Italian	309	11.9%
Arab	96	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	23	0.9%
English	6	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43719

What city is ZIP code 43719 in?

ZIP code 43719 is primarily assigned to Bethesda, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43719 in?

ZIP code 43719 falls within Belmont County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43719?

15% of residents in ZIP code 43719 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43719 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 43719 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43719?

The median home value in ZIP code 43719 is $166,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 43719?

ZIP code 43719 has an estimated population of 2,593 residents, with a density of 77 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43719 in?

ZIP code 43719 observes the EST timezone.