43977 ZIP Code — Flushing, OH

Belmont County, Ohio

ZIP code 43977 is located in Flushing, Ohio, within Belmont County. It covers approximately 52.70 square miles and serves a population of 2,155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43977

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 $107,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $57,137.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,155

population

52.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43977 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43977

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43977. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flushing	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,155
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	52.70 sq mi
Water area	1.80 sq mi
Latitude	40.1263
Longitude	-81.0895
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	47.7%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,155

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$57,137

Median household income

$27,500

Per capita income

$107,600

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

756

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

109

15–19

102

20–24

144

25–34

135

155

35–44

145

180

45–54

170

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	489	22.7%
18 and over	1,666	77.3%
65 and over	317	14.7%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,039	93.2%
Two or more races	83	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.5%
Asian	21	1%
Black or African American	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$57,137

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,600
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	8.4%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.9%
Electricity	32.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Fuel oil	10.3%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	390	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	65	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	155	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	209	25.5%
Households with children under 18	263	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	232	28.3%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	26.7%
Married	47.3%	44.4%
Separated	2.7%	5.2%
Widowed	3.7%	9.1%
Divorced	6.6%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.5%
Kindergarten	44	9.1%
Elementary school	227	47.1%
High school	160	33.2%
College / grad school	39	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Retail trade 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Professional & management 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Construction 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Other services 6.3%

Public administration 5.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.5%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 3.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.0%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,096	97.3%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,138	99.2%
Born in same state	2,138	99.2%
Born in different state	1,157	53.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	7	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	401	18.6%
French	220	10.2%
Arab	110	5.1%
English	97	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	1%
Irish	11	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43977

What city is ZIP code 43977 in?

ZIP code 43977 is primarily assigned to Flushing, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43977 in?

ZIP code 43977 falls within Belmont County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43977?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43977?

The median home value in ZIP code 43977 is $107,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 43977?

ZIP code 43977 has an estimated population of 2,155 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43977?

The median household income in ZIP code 43977 is $57,137, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43977 in?

ZIP code 43977 observes the EST timezone.