43917 ZIP Code — Dillonvale, OH

Jefferson County, Ohio

ZIP code 43917 is located in Dillonvale, Ohio, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 32.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,850 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43917

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 $110,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,545. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43917 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,850

population

32.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dillonvale	Acceptable
Dillonvale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43901 Adena (2.4 mi) 43943 Rayland (4.4 mi) 43971 Yorkville (6.9 mi) 43963 Tiltonsville (7.5 mi) 43935 Martins Ferry (8.4 mi) 43938 Mingo Junction (9 mi) 43912 Bridgeport (9.3 mi) 43913 Brilliant (9.6 mi) 43953 Steubenville (10.2 mi) 43910 Bloomingdale (10.3 mi) 43976 Hopedale (10.5 mi) 43907 Cadiz (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,850
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	32.31 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.2305
Longitude	-80.8123
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	48.0%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,850

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$59,545

Median household income

$36,338

Per capita income

$110,100

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,184

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

145

177

35–44

196

45–54

187

55–59

207

110

60–64

122

212

65–74

235

109

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	518	18.2%
18 and over	2,332	81.8%
65 and over	762	26.7%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Black or African American 1.9%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,789	97.9%
Black or African American	54	1.9%
Two or more races	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$59,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,100
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	35.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	42.8%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	530	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	46	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	265	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	357	29.8%
Households with children under 18	298	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	531	44.3%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	25.7%
Married	51.0%	43.4%
Separated	1.0%	1.4%
Widowed	6.1%	15.4%
Divorced	18.2%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	10.1%
Kindergarten	32	6.7%
Elementary school	232	48.8%
High school	127	26.7%
College / grad school	36	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Professional & management 12.1%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 8.0%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.5%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.4%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,746	96.4%
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)	2,848	99.9%
Born in same state	2,848	99.9%
Born in different state	1,776	62.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	326	11.4%
Italian	290	10.2%
Irish	226	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	1.9%
Arab	23	0.8%
Polish	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43917

What city is ZIP code 43917 in?

ZIP code 43917 is primarily assigned to Dillonvale, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43917 in?

ZIP code 43917 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43917 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 43917 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 43917 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 43917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 43917 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 43917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43917?

The median home value in ZIP code 43917 is $110,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 43917 in?

ZIP code 43917 observes the EST timezone.