43748 ZIP Code — Junction City, OH

Perry County, Ohio

ZIP code 43748 is located in Junction City, Ohio, within Perry County. It covers approximately 36.81 square miles and serves a population of 3,023 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43748

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 $186,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,011. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 43748 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,023

population

36.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43748 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Junction City	Acceptable
Junction City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43107 Bremen (5.6 mi) 43766 New Straitsville (6.6 mi) 43764 New Lexington (7.5 mi) 43150 Rushville (8.7 mi) 43783 Somerset (9.1 mi) 43730 Corning (11.5 mi) 43138 Logan (12 mi) 43155 Sugar Grove (12.7 mi) 43731 Crooksville (14.2 mi) 43148 Pleasantville (15 mi) 43076 Thornville (15.1 mi) 45732 Glouster (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,023
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	36.81 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	39.6795
Longitude	-82.3080
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	44.4%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,023

Population

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$71,011

Median household income

$27,387

Per capita income

$186,800

Median home value

$756

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,018

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

143

5–9

138

114

10–14

110

160

15–19

155

20–24

207

25–34

202

148

35–44

144

229

45–54

222

55–59

110

60–64

106

114

65–74

111

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	998	33.0%
18 and over	2,025	67.0%
65 and over	320	10.6%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,897	95.6%
Two or more races	87	2.9%
Asian	24	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$71,011

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 28.5%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,800
Median rent / month	$756
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	1.1%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	36.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.1%
Electricity	37.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	547	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	199	17.8%
Male householder, no spouse	175	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	197	17.6%
Households with children under 18	475	42.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	241	21.6%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	27.7%
Married	41.5%	49.5%
Separated	2.1%	3.8%
Widowed	2.8%	5.7%
Divorced	23.0%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	6.6%
Kindergarten	57	6.1%
Elementary school	385	41.2%
High school	335	35.8%
College / grad school	96	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Public administration 10.5%

Retail trade 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Construction 8.3%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.7%

Professional & management 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	6.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 56.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	213	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,828	93.5%
Spanish	28	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,019	99.9%
Born in same state	2,968	98.2%
Born in different state	2,559	84.7%
Foreign born	51	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	327	10.8%
French	252	8.3%
Arab	188	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	26	0.9%
English	9	0.3%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43748

What city is ZIP code 43748 in?

ZIP code 43748 is primarily assigned to Junction City, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43748 in?

ZIP code 43748 falls within Perry County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43748 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 43748 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43748?

11% 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 43748?

18% of residents in ZIP code 43748 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 43748 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 43748 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 43748 in?

ZIP code 43748 observes the EST timezone.