43747 ZIP Code — Jerusalem, OH

Monroe County, Ohio

ZIP code 43747 is located in Jerusalem, Ohio, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 36.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,492 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43747

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,972. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43747 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,492
population
36.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43747 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Jerusalem Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
43716 Beallsville (7.1 mi) 43793 Woodsfield (7.4 mi) 43754 Lewisville (8.5 mi) 43713 Barnesville (9.7 mi) 43719 Bethesda (10.3 mi) 43788 Summerfield (12.2 mi) 43773 Quaker City (12.2 mi) 43718 Belmont (13 mi) 43915 Clarington (14.3 mi) 43933 Jacobsburg (14.4 mi) 43942 Powhatan Point (15.3 mi) 43779 Sarahsville (16 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,492
Population density 41 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 111
Geography
Land area 36.37 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 39.8562
Longitude -81.1350
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 49.4% 55.6% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 28.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 7.3% 13.5% 20.0%
Over $200k 11.5% 2.9% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,492
Population
41
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$59,972
Median household income
$29,634
Per capita income
$136,400
Median home value
$835
Median monthly rent
80.0%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
11.5%
Unemployment
549
Housing units
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
72
Under 5
82
107
5–9
124
25
10–14
29
27
15–19
32
50
20–24
57
46
25–34
52
108
35–44
124
47
45–54
55
31
55–59
36
28
60–64
32
75
65–74
86
74
75–84
85
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1846631.2%
18 and over1,02668.8%
65 and over32822.0%
Median age37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White1,492100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.4% 55.6% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 28.0% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 7.3% 13.5% 20.0%
Over $200k 11.5% 2.9% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.4%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 9.7%
$25k–$35k 9.8%
$35k–$50k 14.8%
$50k–$75k 20.2%
$75k–$100k 13.8%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 0.7%
$200k+ 8.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.4%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k9.7%
$25k–$35k9.8%
$35k–$50k14.8%
$50k–$75k20.2%
$75k–$100k13.8%
$100k–$150k14.8%
$150k–$200k0.7%
$200k+8.7%
Median income$59,972

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%
$50k–$100k 31.2%
$100k–$150k 22.6%
$150k–$200k 8.0%
$200k–$300k 22.3%
$300k–$500k 12.8%
$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$136,400
Median rent / month$835
Owner occupied80.0%
Renter occupied20.0%
Vacant16.7%
Single-family detached84.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.9%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.72

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.8%
2010–20194.2%
2000–200922.3%
1990–19993.0%
1980–19896.1%
1970–197927.5%
1960–19699.1%
1950–19590.6%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier23.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.5%
2 bedrooms26.9%
3 bedrooms54.6%
4 bedrooms13.7%
5+ bedrooms4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.7%
1 vehicle33.3%
2 vehicles28.8%
3 or more27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas52.6%
Electricity14.9%
Propane / LP gas2.7%
Fuel oil6.7%
Wood19.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30956.3%
Cohabiting couple234.2%
Male householder, no spouse12422.6%
Female householder, no spouse9316.9%
Households with children under 1816129.3%
Households with seniors (65+)24244.1%
Average household size2.72

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.8%22.1%
Married56.0%62.0%
Separated0.2%3.0%
Widowed10.4%9.3%
Divorced4.6%3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%
Some HS, no diploma 12.1%
HS graduate 39.0%
Some college, no degree 18.4%
Associate's degree 5.6%
Bachelor's degree 7.2%
Graduate / professional 10.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.4%
Bachelor's or higher17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool195.4%
Kindergarten5014.1%
Elementary school16947.7%
High school5315.0%
College / grad school6317.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%
Professional & management 15.5%
Construction 12.4%
Manufacturing 12.4%
Agriculture & mining 9.4%
Transportation & utilities 8.0%
Retail trade 5.2%
Other services 4.8%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%
Public administration 2.7%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.1%
Service9.6%
Sales & office12.6%
Natural resources & construction14.9%
Production & transportation25.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.6%
Government10.5%
Self-employed6.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.1%
Carpool4.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home10.1%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)34.9

Poverty

All people 6.5%
Under 18 years 2.0%
18 and over 8.5%
Married-couple families 3.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.1%
Retirement income36.6%
Supplemental Security6.4%
Cash public assistance2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP11.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.2%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis29.9%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease10.7%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.4%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.6%
Depression25.7%
Fair or poor health17.7%
Poor mental health17.8%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.7%
Visited dentist57.2%
Cholesterol screening86.3%
Teeth loss19.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans525.1%
Disability%
Any disability18.5%
Under 1812.0%
18–64 years6.9%
65 and over52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.1%
Public insurance44.4%
No insurance11.0%
Uninsured under 198.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,33889.7%
Spanish997.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander997.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,492100.0%
Born in same state1,492100.0%
Born in different state94563.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20313.6%
Italian1208%
AncestryCount%
Arab553.7%
English412.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.8%
Internet access69.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43747

What city is ZIP code 43747 in?

ZIP code 43747 is primarily assigned to Jerusalem, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43747 in?

ZIP code 43747 falls within Monroe County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43747 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 43747 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 43747 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 43747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43747?

The median home value in ZIP code 43747 is $136,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 43747?

ZIP code 43747 has an estimated population of 1,492 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43747 in?

ZIP code 43747 observes the EST timezone.

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