43718 ZIP Code — Belmont, OH

Belmont County, Ohio

ZIP code 43718 is located in Belmont, Ohio, within Belmont County. It covers approximately 57.49 square miles and serves a population of 2,704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43718

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,921. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 43718 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,704

population

57.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43718 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43718

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43718. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belmont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43719 Bethesda (4.9 mi) 43950 Saint Clairsville (6.1 mi) 43933 Jacobsburg (6.3 mi) 43713 Barnesville (9.4 mi) 43906 Bellaire (9.4 mi) 43716 Beallsville (10.5 mi) 43947 Shadyside (11.7 mi) 43942 Powhatan Point (11.8 mi) 43912 Bridgeport (12.2 mi) 43747 Jerusalem (13 mi) 26040 Mcmechen (13.5 mi) 43935 Martins Ferry (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,704
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	57.49 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	40.0052
Longitude	-80.9843
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,704

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$75,921

Median household income

$38,933

Per capita income

$203,100

Median home value

$986

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,091

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

127

159

35–44

170

228

45–54

244

100

55–59

106

60–64

105

192

65–74

205

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	481	17.8%
18 and over	2,223	82.2%
65 and over	501	18.5%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,670	97.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.2%
Two or more races	26	1%
Other race	6	0.2%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$75,921

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,100
Median rent / month	$986
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	13.7%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.3%
Electricity	34.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Fuel oil	10.7%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	616	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	43	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	228	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	185	17.3%
Households with children under 18	277	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	319	29.8%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	21.8%
Married	53.6%	57.1%
Separated	0.9%	2.8%
Widowed	5.6%	7.2%
Divorced	3.2%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.8%
Kindergarten	20	3.9%
Elementary school	310	60.4%
High school	132	25.7%
College / grad school	42	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Professional & management 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Other services 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	16.4%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	27.0%
No insurance	18.5%
Uninsured under 19	25.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,650	98.0%
Spanish	11	0.4%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,698	99.8%
Born in same state	2,698	99.8%
Born in different state	1,311	48.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	531	19.6%
French	181	6.7%
Arab	114	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	59	2.2%
Norwegian	10	0.4%
English	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43718

What city is ZIP code 43718 in?

ZIP code 43718 is primarily assigned to Belmont, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43718 in?

ZIP code 43718 falls within Belmont County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43718 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 43718 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 43718?

ZIP code 43718 has an estimated population of 2,704 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43718?

The median home value in ZIP code 43718 is $203,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43718?

The median household income in ZIP code 43718 is $75,921, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43718 in?

ZIP code 43718 observes the EST timezone.