43005 ZIP Code — Bladensburg, OH

Knox County, Ohio

ZIP code 43005 is located in Bladensburg, Ohio, within Knox County. It covers approximately 1.95 square miles and serves a population of 445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43005

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $69,127. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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. An above-average commute of 78 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 43005 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

445

population

1.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43005 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43005

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bladensburg	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	445
Population density	228 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	1.95 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2831
Longitude	-82.2787
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	35.8%	38.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	38.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	19.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

445

Population

228

People per sq mi

17.6

Median age

$69,127

Median household income

$21,545

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

55.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	236	53.0%
18 and over	209	47.0%
65 and over	63	14.2%
Median age	17.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	445	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	38.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	38.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	19.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.2%

$25k–$35k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 69.3%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	69.3%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
Median income	$69,127

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 81.8%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	55.0%
Renter occupied	45.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	55.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	24.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	75.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	90.0%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	65.7%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.7%
Electricity	24.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	34.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	92	65.7%
Households with children under 18	77	55.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	45.0%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	25.9%
Married	73.4%	24.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	49.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 36.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	121	56.3%
High school	63	29.3%
College / grad school	31	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 28.4%

Construction 19.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.5%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	37.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.1%
Carpool	37.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	77.8

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	20.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	27.7%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	16.1%
18–64 years	23.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	445	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)	445	100.0%
Born in same state	445	100.0%
Born in different state	445	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	14.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43005

What city is ZIP code 43005 in?

ZIP code 43005 is primarily assigned to Bladensburg, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43005 in?

ZIP code 43005 falls within Knox County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43005 family-oriented?

53% of residents in ZIP code 43005 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43005?

6% 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 43005 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 43005 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 43005?

ZIP code 43005 has an estimated population of 445 residents, with a density of 228 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43005 in?

ZIP code 43005 observes the EST timezone.