43740 ZIP Code — Gratiot, OH

Licking County, Ohio

ZIP code 43740 is located in Gratiot, Ohio, within Licking County. It covers approximately 0.14 square miles and serves a population of 228 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43740

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 $125,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $67,589. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

228

population

0.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gratiot	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	228
Population density	1,629 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	0.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9500
Longitude	-82.2220
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	49.1%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	23.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

228

Population

1,629

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$67,589

Median household income

$29,022

Per capita income

$125,900

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

62.1%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

11.9%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	14.9%
18 and over	194	85.1%
65 and over	43	18.9%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	228	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	23.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.4%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 23.2%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	23.2%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$67,589

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 44.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,900
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	62.1%
Renter occupied	37.9%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	20.4%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	55.8%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.3%
Electricity	13.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	36.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	18	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	32	33.7%
Households with children under 18	17	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	36.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.5%	45.9%
Married	40.9%	31.5%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	7.2%
Divorced	10.2%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	52.6%
High school	5	13.2%
College / grad school	13	34.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.6%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 10.2%

Construction 7.1%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.6%
Service	42.5%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.7%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.8%
Carpool	25.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	11.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	219	96.1%
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)	228	100.0%
Born in same state	228	100.0%
Born in different state	200	87.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	11%
Italian	19	8.3%
Arab	16	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	2	0.9%
English	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43740

What city is ZIP code 43740 in?

ZIP code 43740 is primarily assigned to Gratiot, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43740 in?

ZIP code 43740 falls within Licking County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43740?

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 43740 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 43740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43740?

The median home value in ZIP code 43740 is $125,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 43740?

ZIP code 43740 has an estimated population of 228 residents, with a density of 1,606 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43740 in?

ZIP code 43740 observes the EST timezone.