43939 ZIP Code — Mount Pleasant, OH

Jefferson County, Ohio

ZIP code 43939 is located in Mount Pleasant, Ohio, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 0.92 square miles and serves a population of 291 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43939

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 $110,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,500. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 43939 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

291
population
0.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43939 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43939

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City Status
Mount Pleasant Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 291
Population density 316 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 081
Geography
Land area 0.92 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.1772
Longitude -80.7995
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 36.4% 52.3% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 54.5% 30.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 7.3% 15.1% 20.0%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

291
Population
316
People per sq mi
58.9
Median age
$52,500
Median household income
$33,134
Per capita income
$110,800
Median home value
$731
Median monthly rent
90.7%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
10.3%
Unemployment
152
Housing units
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
4
2
5–9
2
7
10–14
6
6
15–19
6
8
20–24
7
10
25–34
9
12
35–44
11
21
45–54
17
9
55–59
7
31
60–64
27
30
65–74
25
11
75–84
10
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18289.6%
18 and over26390.4%
65 and over8428.9%
Median age58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%
Black or African American 2.4%
Two or more races 1.7%
GroupCount%
White27995.9%
Black or African American72.4%
Two or more races51.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.4% 52.3% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 54.5% 30.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 7.3% 15.1% 20.0%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.4% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 12.9%
$15k–$25k 12.9%
$25k–$35k 10.0%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 21.4%
$75k–$100k 22.9%
$100k–$150k 3.6%
$150k–$200k 1.4%
$200k+ 2.9%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k12.9%
$15k–$25k12.9%
$25k–$35k10.0%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k21.4%
$75k–$100k22.9%
$100k–$150k3.6%
$150k–$200k1.4%
$200k+2.9%
Median income$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%
$50k–$100k 33.1%
$100k–$150k 26.0%
$150k–$200k 16.5%
$200k–$300k 13.4%
$300k–$500k 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$110,800
Median rent / month$731
Owner occupied90.7%
Renter occupied9.3%
Vacant15.2%
Single-family detached86.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.9%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.07

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.8%
2000–20091.8%
1990–19997.9%
1980–198910.3%
1970–197910.3%
1960–19694.8%
1950–19596.1%
1940–19493.6%
1939 or earlier50.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms13.9%
3 bedrooms61.8%
4 bedrooms13.9%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.4%
1 vehicle20.0%
2 vehicles46.4%
3 or more27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.7%
Electricity34.3%
Propane / LP gas11.4%
Fuel oil45.7%
Wood7.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5438.6%
Cohabiting couple42.9%
Male householder, no spouse5337.9%
Female householder, no spouse2920.7%
Households with children under 181510.7%
Households with seniors (65+)6143.6%
Average household size2.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.3%10.0%
Married39.3%45.8%
Separated0.0%2.5%
Widowed5.5%19.2%
Divorced15.9%22.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 7.6%
HS graduate 65.5%
Some college, no degree 6.3%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 8.0%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.0%
Bachelor's or higher13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool720.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1544.1%
High school25.9%
College / grad school1029.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.8%
Education & healthcare 20.0%
Retail trade 16.9%
Transportation & utilities 10.8%
Manufacturing 6.9%
Professional & management 6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%
Agriculture & mining 3.8%
Finance & real estate 3.1%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Other services 1.5%
Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.1%
Service10.8%
Sales & office30.0%
Natural resources & construction23.8%
Production & transportation12.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.4%
Government10.0%
Self-employed4.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.6%
Carpool2.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.8%
Work from home9.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.5

Poverty

All people 16.8%
Under 18 years 14.3%
18 and over 17.1%
Married-couple families 18.5%
Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.4%
Retirement income35.0%
Supplemental Security10.0%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP11.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.2%
High blood pressure37.4%
High cholesterol33.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis31.9%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease10.0%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.6%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.7%
Depression24.6%
Fair or poor health16.8%
Poor mental health16.9%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist58.7%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss17.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans155.7%
Disability%
Any disability25.4%
Under 183.6%
18–64 years26.3%
65 and over31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.3%
Public insurance43.0%
No insurance5.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only28296.9%
Spanish10.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)291100.0%
Born in same state291100.0%
Born in different state16356.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian5318.2%
French279.3%
Arab82.7%
AncestryCount%
English51.7%
Irish20.7%
Norwegian10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.1%
Internet access81.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43939

What city is ZIP code 43939 in?

ZIP code 43939 is primarily assigned to Mount Pleasant, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43939 in?

ZIP code 43939 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43939 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 43939 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 43939 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 43939 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43939 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 43939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43939?

13% 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 43939 in?

ZIP code 43939 observes the EST timezone.

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