43734 ZIP Code — Duncan Falls, OH

Muskingum County, Ohio

ZIP code 43734 is located in Duncan Falls, Ohio, within Muskingum County. It covers approximately 3.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,911 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43734

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $104,318. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43734 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,911

population

3.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43734 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43734

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Duncan Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43771 Philo (4.1 mi) 43720 Blue Rock (5.2 mi) 43727 Chandlersville (5.7 mi) 43701 Zanesville (6.9 mi) 43767 Norwich (10.1 mi) 43777 Roseville (10.8 mi) 43762 New Concord (12.7 mi) 43802 Adamsville (13.2 mi) 43731 Crooksville (13.6 mi) 43732 Cumberland (13.7 mi) 43756 Mcconnelsville (14 mi) 43746 Hopewell (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,911
Population density	541 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	3.53 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	39.8884
Longitude	-81.9015
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	31.5%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	22.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,911

Population

541

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$104,318

Median household income

$38,496

Per capita income

$203,800

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

604

Housing units

37.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

188

25–34

192

148

35–44

152

45–54

55–59

60–64

172

65–74

176

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	468	24.5%
18 and over	1,443	75.5%
65 and over	367	19.2%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,889	98.8%
Two or more races	22	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	22.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 26.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	26.7%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	26.7%
Median income	$104,318

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 46.7%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,800
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	29.5%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	14.1%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	36.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.9%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	57.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.5%
Electricity	7.9%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	70.8%
Cohabiting couple	58	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	42	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	78	12.8%
Households with children under 18	179	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	33.9%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	33.7%
Married	60.5%	53.4%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.5%
Divorced	2.8%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 26.0%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 14.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	37.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	14.0%
Kindergarten	27	7.4%
Elementary school	208	57.3%
High school	50	13.8%
College / grad school	27	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.4%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 3.0%

Professional & management 2.6%

Information 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	3.8%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.7%
Production & transportation	30.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,753	91.7%
Spanish	12	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,899	99.4%
Born in same state	1,899	99.4%
Born in different state	1,820	95.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	508	26.6%
Arab	160	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	3.9%
English	19	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43734

What city is ZIP code 43734 in?

ZIP code 43734 is primarily assigned to Duncan Falls, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43734 in?

ZIP code 43734 falls within Muskingum County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43734 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 43734 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43734 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 43734 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43734?

The median household income in ZIP code 43734 is $104,318, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 43734?

ZIP code 43734 has an estimated population of 1,911 residents, with a density of 541 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43734 in?

ZIP code 43734 observes the EST timezone.