43731 ZIP Code — Crooksville, OH

Perry County, Ohio

ZIP code 43731 is located in Crooksville, Ohio, within Perry County. It covers approximately 52.15 square miles and serves a population of 4,959 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43731

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 $97,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $51,923. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43731 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,959

population

52.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43731 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43731

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43731. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crooksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43730 Corning (6.5 mi) 43777 Roseville (6.8 mi) 43764 New Lexington (7 mi) 43771 Philo (9.5 mi) 43758 Malta (10 mi) 43720 Blue Rock (11 mi) 43756 Mcconnelsville (12.4 mi) 43783 Somerset (12.8 mi) 43734 Duncan Falls (13.6 mi) 43766 New Straitsville (14.1 mi) 45732 Glouster (14.2 mi) 43748 Junction City (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,959
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	52.15 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	39.7266
Longitude	-82.0475
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	54.4%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,959

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$51,923

Median household income

$25,067

Per capita income

$97,800

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,569

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

178

143

5–9

183

217

10–14

278

142

15–19

182

20–24

245

25–34

316

270

35–44

348

330

45–54

424

161

55–59

206

142

60–64

183

193

65–74

247

75–84

106

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,333	26.9%
18 and over	3,626	73.1%
65 and over	724	14.6%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,781	95.8%
Two or more races	171	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	32	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$51,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,800
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.7%
Electricity	38.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,048	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	112	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	262	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	482	25.3%
Households with children under 18	610	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	556	29.2%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	21.4%
Married	58.6%	53.2%
Separated	1.9%	2.2%
Widowed	4.1%	10.9%
Divorced	10.5%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	3.9%
Kindergarten	95	9.0%
Elementary school	493	46.7%
High school	354	33.6%
College / grad school	72	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Retail trade 20.2%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Professional & management 6.3%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 61.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.6%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	326	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,642	93.6%
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)	4,959	100.0%
Born in same state	4,929	99.4%
Born in different state	4,594	92.6%
Foreign born	30	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	671	13.5%
French	512	10.3%
Arab	187	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	93	1.9%
English	30	0.6%
German	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43731

What city is ZIP code 43731 in?

ZIP code 43731 is primarily assigned to Crooksville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43731 in?

ZIP code 43731 falls within Perry County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43731?

11% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 43731?

19% of residents in ZIP code 43731 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43731 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 43731 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43731?

The median home value in ZIP code 43731 is $97,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 43731 in?

ZIP code 43731 observes the EST timezone.