43746 ZIP Code — Hopewell, OH

Muskingum County, Ohio

ZIP code 43746 is located in Hopewell, Ohio, within Muskingum County. It covers approximately 17.96 square miles and serves a population of 762 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43746

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,981. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 43746 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

762

population

17.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43746 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43746

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43746. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hopewell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43830 Nashport (7.1 mi) 43739 Glenford (7.8 mi) 43056 Heath (9.1 mi) 43701 Zanesville (9.6 mi) 43777 Roseville (11.3 mi) 43076 Thornville (11.7 mi) 43783 Somerset (12.4 mi) 43093 Newark (13.6 mi) 43822 Frazeysburg (13.7 mi) 43821 Dresden (14 mi) 43055 Newark (15.3 mi) 43734 Duncan Falls (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	762
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	17.96 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.9712
Longitude	-82.1703
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	41.2%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

762

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$52,981

Median household income

$28,437

Per capita income

$159,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.4%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

331

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	17.1%
18 and over	632	82.9%
65 and over	214	28.1%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	762	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
Median income	$52,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 37.2%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.4%
Renter occupied	4.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	37.2%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.6%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	36.6%
Fuel oil	6.9%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	82	23.6%
Male householder, no spouse	94	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	43	12.4%
Households with children under 18	69	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	40.9%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	17.2%
Married	44.8%	48.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	13.8%
Divorced	27.7%	20.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 52.2%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	75	54.0%
High school	64	46.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%

Transportation & utilities 21.2%

Professional & management 15.8%

Retail trade 8.4%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	31.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	49.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	17.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	750	98.4%
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)	762	100.0%
Born in same state	762	100.0%
Born in different state	676	88.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	122	16%
French	113	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	7.2%
Polish	13	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43746

What city is ZIP code 43746 in?

ZIP code 43746 is primarily assigned to Hopewell, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43746 in?

ZIP code 43746 falls within Muskingum County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43746 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 43746 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43746 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 43746 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43746?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 43746 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 43746 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 43746 in?

ZIP code 43746 observes the EST timezone.