45743 ZIP Code — Long Bottom, OH

Meigs County, Ohio

ZIP code 45743 is located in Long Bottom, Ohio, within Meigs County. It covers approximately 35.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 45743

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 $154,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $52,500. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 45743 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,336

population

35.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Long Bottom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45772 Reedsville (4.5 mi) 45770 Portland (5.5 mi) 45771 Racine (7.5 mi) 26133 Belleville (10.2 mi) 26164 Ravenswood (10.3 mi) 25262 Millwood (11.4 mi) 25260 Mason (11.5 mi) 45723 Coolville (11.5 mi) 26181 Washington (12.7 mi) 45769 Pomeroy (12.8 mi) 45735 Guysville (13.4 mi) 25253 Letart (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,336
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	35.75 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	39.0695
Longitude	-81.8485
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	50.6%	58.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	24.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	14.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,336

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$24,416

Per capita income

$154,300

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

496

Housing units

9.6%

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

105

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	404	30.2%
18 and over	932	69.8%
65 and over	231	17.3%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,324	99.1%
Two or more races	12	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	58.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	24.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	14.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 25.6%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	25.6%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 24.3%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,300
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	40.1%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.6%
Electricity	40.0%
Propane / LP gas	38.8%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	287	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	104	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	117	23.0%
Households with children under 18	172	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	28.1%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	25.0%
Married	66.4%	53.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	6.1%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.2%
Kindergarten	7	2.1%
Elementary school	214	63.5%
High school	106	31.5%
College / grad school	6	1.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.5%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Professional & management 19.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Construction 11.4%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	30.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	29.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,280	95.8%
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)	1,329	99.5%
Born in same state	1,329	99.5%
Born in different state	934	69.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	149	11.2%
French	104	7.8%
Arab	67	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	27	2%
English	25	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45743

What city is ZIP code 45743 in?

ZIP code 45743 is primarily assigned to Long Bottom, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45743 in?

ZIP code 45743 falls within Meigs County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45743 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 45743 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45743?

10% 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 45743 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 45743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45743?

The median home value in ZIP code 45743 is $154,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 45743 in?

ZIP code 45743 observes the EST timezone.