43842 ZIP Code — Trinway, OH

Muskingum County, Ohio

ZIP code 43842 is located in Trinway, Ohio, within Muskingum County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43842

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 $126,800.

Median household income is $68,227. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. 53% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 43842 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

220

population

0.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trinway	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	220
Population density	815 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	0.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1398
Longitude	-82.0034
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	65.8%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

220

Population

815

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$68,227

Median household income

$34,941

Per capita income

$126,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

142

Housing units

37.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	19.1%
18 and over	178	80.9%
65 and over	49	22.3%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	220	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 47.2%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	47.2%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
Median income	$68,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 38.7%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	61.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	69.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	12.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	38.7%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	7.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.3%
Electricity	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	28.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	89	62.7%
Female householder, no spouse	13	9.2%
Households with children under 18	18	12.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	30.3%
Average household size	1.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.5%	0.0%
Married	31.0%	73.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.5%
Divorced	15.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 53.4%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 30.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 84.8%

Construction 15.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	15.2%
Government	69.6%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 35.5%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 45.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.8%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.3%
Public insurance	64.1%
No insurance	25.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	220	100.0%
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)	220	100.0%
Born in same state	220	100.0%
Born in different state	220	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	25%
French	36	16.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	6.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	64.5%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43842

What city is ZIP code 43842 in?

ZIP code 43842 is primarily assigned to Trinway, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43842 in?

ZIP code 43842 falls within Muskingum County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43842?

36% of residents in ZIP code 43842 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43842 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 43842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 43842 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 43842 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43842?

The median home value in ZIP code 43842 is $126,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 43842 in?

ZIP code 43842 observes the EST timezone.