43986 ZIP Code — Jewett, OH

Harrison County, Ohio

ZIP code 43986 is located in Jewett, Ohio, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 40.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,783 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43986

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 $116,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,784) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 32 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 (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 43986 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,783

population

40.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43986 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43986

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43986. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jewett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43976 Hopedale (4.6 mi) 43903 Amsterdam (6.2 mi) 43988 Scio (6.3 mi) 43907 Cadiz (8.8 mi) 44695 Bowerston (9.9 mi) 43908 Bergholz (10.1 mi) 43910 Bloomingdale (10.4 mi) 43944 Richmond (11.8 mi) 43901 Adena (13.4 mi) 44615 Carrollton (14.1 mi) 43917 Dillonvale (14.5 mi) 44675 Sherrodsville (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,783
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	40.80 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	40.3890
Longitude	-80.9916
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	58.7%	51.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,783

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$52,784

Median household income

$35,575

Per capita income

$116,300

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

734

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

123

35–44

120

149

45–54

145

111

55–59

108

60–64

122

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	261	14.6%
18 and over	1,522	85.4%
65 and over	384	21.5%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,738	96.7%
Two or more races	33	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.8%
Other race	12	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	51.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 15.6%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	15.6%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$52,784

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,300
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	12.9%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	26.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	13.1%
Wood	9.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	330	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	99	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	137	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	157	21.7%
Households with children under 18	133	18.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	292	40.4%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	16.3%
Married	44.9%	45.3%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	1.5%	13.9%
Divorced	14.9%	24.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 9.7%

Associate's degree 19.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.0%
Kindergarten	17	5.4%
Elementary school	194	61.6%
High school	39	12.4%
College / grad school	62	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 21.4%

Professional & management 15.1%

Retail trade 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Construction 7.1%

Other services 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Public administration 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 8.0%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	13.4%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,757	98.5%
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)	1,783	100.0%
Born in same state	1,783	100.0%
Born in different state	1,362	76.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	338	19%
French	196	11%
Arab	49	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	38	2.1%
English	30	1.7%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43986

What city is ZIP code 43986 in?

ZIP code 43986 is primarily assigned to Jewett, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43986 in?

ZIP code 43986 falls within Harrison County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43986?

20% of residents in ZIP code 43986 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43986?

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

Is ZIP code 43986 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 43986 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43986 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 43986 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 43986 in?

ZIP code 43986 observes the EST timezone.