43006 ZIP Code — Brinkhaven, OH

Knox County, Ohio

ZIP code 43006 is located in Brinkhaven, Ohio, within Knox County. It covers approximately 22.54 square miles and serves a population of 471 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43006

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 $109,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $58,500. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing 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.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 43006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

471

population

22.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brinkhaven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44628 Glenmont (5 mi) 44637 Killbuck (5.2 mi) 43014 Danville (6.9 mi) 43843 Walhonding (8.2 mi) 43028 Howard (8.5 mi) 44611 Big Prairie (9.6 mi) 43844 Warsaw (10.6 mi) 44638 Lakeville (12.4 mi) 44842 Loudonville (14.1 mi) 43022 Gambier (14.3 mi) 44822 Butler (14.6 mi) 44654 Millersburg (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	471
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	22.54 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.4647
Longitude	-82.1355
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	40.7%	38.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	54.1%	38.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	19.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

471

Population

People per sq mi

64.7

Median age

$58,500

Median household income

$35,054

Per capita income

$109,600

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

185

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	39	8.3%
18 and over	432	91.7%
65 and over	233	49.5%
Median age	64.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 9.1%

Group	Count	%
White	428	90.9%
Two or more races	43	9.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	38.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	54.1%	38.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	19.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$58,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,600
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	48.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	24.8%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	60.6%
3 or more	13.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.7%
Electricity	28.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Wood	9.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	157	69.5%
Cohabiting couple	13	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	42	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	14	6.2%
Households with children under 18	50	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	58.8%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	10.2%
Married	62.0%	77.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	6.9%	9.6%
Divorced	7.8%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 6.9%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	71.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	2	28.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 30.1%

Manufacturing 22.4%

Other services 14.7%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Retail trade 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Professional & management 1.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	4.2%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	53.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	3.5%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.7%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	17.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	56.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	432	91.7%
Spanish	8	1.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	460	97.7%
Born in same state	460	97.7%
Born in different state	411	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	2.3%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	50	10.6%
Italian	43	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	7%
German	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43006

What city is ZIP code 43006 in?

ZIP code 43006 is primarily assigned to Brinkhaven, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43006 in?

ZIP code 43006 falls within Holmes County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43006 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 43006 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 43006 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 43006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43006?

12% 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 43006 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 43006 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 43006 in?

ZIP code 43006 observes the EST timezone.