43749 ZIP Code — Kimbolton, OH

Guernsey County, Ohio

ZIP code 43749 is located in Kimbolton, Ohio, within Guernsey County. It covers approximately 106.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43749

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 $121,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,417. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,153

population

106.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kimbolton	Acceptable
Kimbolton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43832 Newcomerstown (8.7 mi) 43725 Cambridge (9 mi) 43755 Lore City (9.7 mi) 43837 Port Washington (11.2 mi) 43845 West Lafayette (11.3 mi) 43762 New Concord (13.7 mi) 43723 Byesville (14.1 mi) 44629 Gnadenhutten (14.2 mi) 43802 Adamsville (16.8 mi) 43767 Norwich (16.8 mi) 43780 Senecaville (17.6 mi) 43840 Stone Creek (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,153
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	106.00 sq mi
Water area	3.19 sq mi
Latitude	40.1592
Longitude	-81.5487
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	62.4%	53.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	30.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	12.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,153

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$55,417

Median household income

$33,199

Per capita income

$121,900

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

1,156

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

142

25–34

116

121

35–44

100

117

45–54

103

55–59

103

60–64

173

65–74

142

127

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	361	16.8%
18 and over	1,792	83.2%
65 and over	592	27.5%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,151	99.9%
Two or more races	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	53.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	30.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	12.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$55,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,900
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	69.3%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	23.5%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	32.1%
Propane / LP gas	34.3%
Fuel oil	13.5%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	398	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	78	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	394	38.3%
Female householder, no spouse	158	15.4%
Households with children under 18	201	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	451	43.9%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	15.7%
Married	42.7%	53.6%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	9.1%	15.6%
Divorced	16.8%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 54.5%

Some college, no degree 9.7%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	4.7%
Kindergarten	46	14.3%
Elementary school	132	41.1%
High school	90	28.0%
College / grad school	38	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Professional & management 12.3%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 0.3%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.3%
Retirement income	41.1%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,077	96.5%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,134	99.1%
Born in same state	2,122	98.6%
Born in different state	1,714	79.6%
Foreign born	12	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.9%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	337	15.7%
French	289	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	159	7.4%
English	34	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43749

What city is ZIP code 43749 in?

ZIP code 43749 is primarily assigned to Kimbolton, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43749 in?

ZIP code 43749 falls within Guernsey County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43749 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 43749 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 43749 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 43749 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43749 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 43749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43749?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 43749 in?

ZIP code 43749 observes the EST timezone.