43981 ZIP Code — New Athens, OH

Harrison County, Ohio

ZIP code 43981 is located in New Athens, Ohio, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 0.24 square miles and serves a population of 208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43981

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 $89,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,375. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 43981 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

208

population

0.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43981 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43981

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43981. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Athens	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	208
Population density	867 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	0.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1850
Longitude	-80.9955
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

208

Population

867

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$54,375

Median household income

$30,179

Per capita income

$89,300

Median home value

$485

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

105

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	13.9%
18 and over	179	86.1%
65 and over	40	19.2%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	208	100%

Household income

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
Median income	$54,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 38.4%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,300
Median rent / month	$485
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	16.8%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	73.6%
4 bedrooms	1.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.1%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	19.8%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	26	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	25	23.6%
Households with children under 18	24	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	41.5%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	18.3%
Married	53.2%	47.7%
Separated	0.0%	7.3%
Widowed	3.9%	15.6%
Divorced	9.1%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 50.6%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 18.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	25.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	45.8%
High school	7	29.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.3%

Professional & management 13.9%

Other services 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Construction 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	30.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.5%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 27.6%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.9%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
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	201	96.6%
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)	208	100.0%
Born in same state	208	100.0%
Born in different state	113	54.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	19.7%
Arab	16	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	6.7%
English	6	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43981

What city is ZIP code 43981 in?

ZIP code 43981 is primarily assigned to New Athens, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43981 in?

ZIP code 43981 falls within Harrison County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43981 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 43981 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43981?

12% 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 43981 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 43981 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43981?

The median home value in ZIP code 43981 is $89,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 43981 in?

ZIP code 43981 observes the EST timezone.