43976 ZIP Code — Hopedale, OH

Harrison County, Ohio

ZIP code 43976 is located in Hopedale, Ohio, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 21.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,669 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43976

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 $121,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43976 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,669

population

21.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43976 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43976

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43976. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hopedale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43986 Jewett (4.6 mi) 43910 Bloomingdale (6.2 mi) 43903 Amsterdam (7.6 mi) 43944 Richmond (8.5 mi) 43907 Cadiz (8.8 mi) 43908 Bergholz (9.7 mi) 43901 Adena (10 mi) 43917 Dillonvale (10.5 mi) 43988 Scio (10.9 mi) 43953 Steubenville (11.3 mi) 43952 Steubenville (12.6 mi) 43943 Rayland (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,669
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	21.77 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.3632
Longitude	-80.9103
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	56.6%	51.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	13.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,669

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$49,750

Median household income

$30,482

Per capita income

$121,100

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

589

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

107

132

45–54

126

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	301	18.0%
18 and over	1,368	82.0%
65 and over	368	22.0%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 2.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,613	94.1%
Hispanic or Latino	46	2.7%
Other race	42	2.4%
Two or more races	10	0.6%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	51.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	13.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 29.3%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	29.3%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$49,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,100
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.5%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	18.0%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	307	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	51	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	118	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	158	24.9%
Households with children under 18	186	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	30.8%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	25.4%
Married	50.3%	45.8%
Separated	0.4%	2.1%
Widowed	2.3%	9.6%
Divorced	19.6%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 55.9%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.0%
Kindergarten	48	15.7%
Elementary school	106	34.8%
High school	94	30.8%
College / grad school	54	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Construction 3.9%

Other services 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 36.5%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.5%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.5%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,624	97.3%
Spanish	15	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,654	99.1%
Born in same state	1,654	99.1%
Born in different state	1,263	75.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.9%
Not a US citizen	14	93.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	190	11.4%
Arab	164	9.8%
Italian	136	8.1%
Irish	33	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.3%
English	3	0.2%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43976

What city is ZIP code 43976 in?

ZIP code 43976 is primarily assigned to Hopedale, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43976 in?

ZIP code 43976 falls within Harrison County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43976?

6% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 43976?

17% of residents in ZIP code 43976 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43976?

The median home value in ZIP code 43976 is $121,100.

Does ZIP code 43976 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 43976 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 43976 in?

ZIP code 43976 observes the EST timezone.