43720 ZIP Code — Blue Rock, OH

Muskingum County, Ohio

ZIP code 43720 is located in Blue Rock, Ohio, within Muskingum County. It covers approximately 48.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43720

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,930. 55% 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. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43720 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,164

population

48.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43771 Philo (3.6 mi) 43734 Duncan Falls (5.2 mi) 43727 Chandlersville (5.3 mi) 43756 Mcconnelsville (8.8 mi) 43731 Crooksville (11 mi) 43777 Roseville (11.1 mi) 43701 Zanesville (11.8 mi) 43732 Cumberland (12.3 mi) 43758 Malta (13.1 mi) 43767 Norwich (14.3 mi) 43762 New Concord (16.1 mi) 43730 Corning (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,164
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	48.16 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	39.8150
Longitude	-81.8763
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	44.5%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,164

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$55,930

Median household income

$28,037

Per capita income

$153,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.1%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

677

Housing units

12.9%

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

139

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	154	13.2%
18 and over	1,010	86.8%
65 and over	400	34.4%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,140	96.9%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.1%
Other race	13	1.1%
Two or more races	11	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 34.4%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	34.4%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$55,930

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.1%
Renter occupied	2.9%
Vacant	30.5%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	46.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.9%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	38.5%
Fuel oil	7.5%
Wood	17.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	265	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	88	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	88	18.3%
Households with children under 18	100	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	53.8%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	20.9%
Married	55.6%	55.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	9.5%	11.6%
Divorced	12.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	16.1%
Elementary school	46	39.0%
High school	11	9.3%
College / grad school	42	35.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Manufacturing 23.2%

Retail trade 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Professional & management 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Other services 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.7

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.6%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	61.0%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,086	93.3%
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)	1,164	100.0%
Born in same state	1,164	100.0%
Born in different state	961	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	146	12.5%
Arab	123	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	7.7%
English	10	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43720

What city is ZIP code 43720 in?

ZIP code 43720 is primarily assigned to Blue Rock, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43720 in?

ZIP code 43720 falls within Muskingum County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43720 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 43720 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 43720 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 43720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43720 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 43720 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43720?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 43720 in?

ZIP code 43720 observes the EST timezone.