43973 ZIP Code — Freeport, OH

Harrison County, Ohio

ZIP code 43973 is located in Freeport, Ohio, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 86.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43973

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 $174,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,528. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 43973 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

2,415

population

86.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43973 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43973

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43973. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freeport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43983 Piedmont (6.5 mi) 44683 Uhrichsville (10 mi) 43907 Cadiz (10.9 mi) 43988 Scio (13.6 mi) 43837 Port Washington (14.2 mi) 44629 Gnadenhutten (14.5 mi) 44621 Dennison (14.6 mi) 44695 Bowerston (15 mi) 43986 Jewett (16.2 mi) 43713 Barnesville (16.5 mi) 43755 Lore City (16.9 mi) 43719 Bethesda (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,415
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	86.54 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	40.2306
Longitude	-81.2176
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	50.8%	51.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	13.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,415

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$66,528

Median household income

$25,983

Per capita income

$174,000

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,215

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

153

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

145

107

35–44

100

151

45–54

141

131

55–59

123

145

60–64

136

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	716	29.6%
18 and over	1,699	70.4%
65 and over	252	10.4%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,400	98.8%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.5%
Other race	11	0.5%
Two or more races	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	51.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	13.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$66,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,000
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	35.5%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.9%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	21.4%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.1%
Electricity	17.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Fuel oil	9.0%
Wood	26.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	494	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	63	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	178	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	128	14.8%
Households with children under 18	283	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	25.1%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	19.5%
Married	53.3%	59.6%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	5.6%
Divorced	17.3%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.2%
Kindergarten	34	6.6%
Elementary school	280	54.3%
High school	70	13.6%
College / grad school	100	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.9%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Retail trade 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Construction 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 4.0%

Information 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 49.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	27.9%
Uninsured under 19	42.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,100	87.0%
Spanish	37	1.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	37	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,402	99.5%
Born in same state	2,401	99.4%
Born in different state	1,848	76.5%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.5%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	270	11.2%
English	257	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	217	9%
French	107	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	77.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43973

What city is ZIP code 43973 in?

ZIP code 43973 is primarily assigned to Freeport, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43973 in?

ZIP code 43973 falls within Harrison County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43973 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 43973 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43973?

13% 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 43973?

18% of residents in ZIP code 43973 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43973?

The median home value in ZIP code 43973 is $174,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43973 in?

ZIP code 43973 observes the EST timezone.