43735 ZIP Code — East Fultonham, OH

Muskingum County, Ohio

ZIP code 43735 is located in East Fultonham, Ohio, within Muskingum County. It covers approximately 0.69 square miles and serves a population of 394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740/220.

About ZIP code 43735

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 93%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $98,333. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 43735 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

394

population

0.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Fultonham	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	394
Population density	571 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	0.69 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	39.8547
Longitude	-82.1186
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740/220

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.8%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

394

Population

571

People per sq mi

29.1

Median age

$98,333

Median household income

$21,422

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

7.4%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

35.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

116

25–34

35–44

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	180	45.7%
18 and over	214	54.3%
65 and over	15	3.8%
Median age	29.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	394	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.8%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 75.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	75.0%
Median income	$98,333

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	7.4%
Renter occupied	92.6%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	93.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.2%
2 bedrooms	68.2%
3 bedrooms	13.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.3%
2 vehicles	82.4%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.0%
Electricity	75.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	100	92.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	7.4%
Average household size	3.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.9%	0.0%
Married	93.1%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 13.1%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 39.3%

Bachelor's degree 35.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	35.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	8.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	15.9%
High school	8	7.5%
College / grad school	73	68.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 45.3%

Education & healthcare 45.3%

Other services 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	45.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.5%
Government	4.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 14.4%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 17.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.7%
Retirement income	7.4%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	40.7%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.2%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	304	77.2%
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)	394	100.0%
Born in same state	394	100.0%
Born in different state	384	97.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	8.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43735

What city is ZIP code 43735 in?

ZIP code 43735 is primarily assigned to East Fultonham, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43735 in?

ZIP code 43735 falls within Muskingum County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43735 mostly rentals?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 43735 are renter-occupied.

Is ZIP code 43735 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 43735 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43735?

18% of residents in ZIP code 43735 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 43735?

ZIP code 43735 has an estimated population of 394 residents, with a density of 569 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43735 in?

ZIP code 43735 observes the EST timezone.