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Jefferson County
Empire, OH
43926
43926 ZIP Code — Empire, OH
Jefferson County, Ohio
ZIP code 43926 is located in
Empire ,
Ohio ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of
237 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 43926
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $62,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $53,333. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 43926 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
237
Population density
790 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
0.30 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
40.5093
Longitude
-80.6258
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.1%
52.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
30.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$53,333
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 42 17.7% 18 and over 195 82.3% 65 and over 46 19.4% Median age 44.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 232 97.1% Two or more races 5 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.1%
52.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
30.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 10.9% $15k–$25k 9.1% $25k–$35k 8.2% $35k–$50k 17.3% $50k–$75k 25.5% $75k–$100k 3.6% $100k–$150k 9.1% $150k–$200k 4.5% $200k+ 8.2% Median income $53,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $62,500 Median rent / month $702 Owner occupied 59.1% Renter occupied 40.9% Vacant 16.7% Single-family detached 46.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 52.3% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 15.9% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 4.5% 1970–1979 21.2% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 15.9% 1940–1949 9.8% 1939 or earlier 18.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.8% 2 bedrooms 39.4% 3 bedrooms 58.3% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.9% 1 vehicle 29.1% 2 vehicles 40.0% 3 or more 20.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 40.9% Electricity 55.5% Propane / LP gas 3.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 26 23.6% Cohabiting couple 15 13.6% Male householder, no spouse 30 27.3% Female householder, no spouse 39 35.5% Households with children under 18 20 18.2% Households with seniors (65+) 39 35.5% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 50.5% 30.8% Married 24.3% 24.3% Separated 0.0% 1.9% Widowed 9.7% 18.7% Divorced 15.5% 24.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
8.9%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.3% Bachelor's or higher 2.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 25 38.5% High school 15 23.1% College / grad school 25 38.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Professional & management
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.9% Service 17.4% Sales & office 28.4% Natural resources & construction 21.1% Production & transportation 10.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.7% Government 13.8% Self-employed 4.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.3% Carpool 9.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.7% Work from home 1.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.8% Retirement income 10.9% Supplemental Security 14.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 22.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.7% High blood pressure 32.7% High cholesterol 29.0% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 5.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 28.3% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 29.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.8% Depression 27.2% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 19.7% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 54.6% Cholesterol screening 85.3% Teeth loss 19.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 29 14.9%
Disability % Any disability 26.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 22.1% 65 and over 65.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 39.7% Public insurance 61.6% No insurance 3.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 235 99.2% 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) 235 99.2% Born in same state 233 98.3% Born in different state 164 69.2% Foreign born 2 0.8% Naturalized citizen 2 0.8% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 24 10.1% Arab 18 7.6% English 11 4.6%
Ancestry Count % French 10 4.2% Polish 6 2.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.4% Internet access 74.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43926
What city is ZIP code 43926 in?
ZIP code 43926 is primarily assigned to Empire, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43926 in?
ZIP code 43926 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43926?
3% 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 43926?
25% of residents in ZIP code 43926 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 43926 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 43926 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 43926 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 43926 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 43926 in?
ZIP code 43926 observes the EST timezone.
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