43144 ZIP Code — Murray City, OH

Hocking County, Ohio

ZIP code 43144 is located in Murray City, Ohio, within Hocking County. It covers approximately 6.69 square miles and serves a population of 425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43144

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 $74,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $39,205. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43144 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

425

population

6.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43144 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Murray City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	425
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	6.69 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.5169
Longitude	-82.1667
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	73.2%	47.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	17.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

425

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$39,205

Median household income

$18,695

Per capita income

$74,700

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

31.1%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

159

Housing units

5.2%

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

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	92	21.6%
18 and over	333	78.4%
65 and over	88	20.7%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	423	99.5%
Two or more races	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	47.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	17.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 15.0%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	15.0%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$39,205

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.6%

$50k–$100k 41.4%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,700
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	48.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	38.1%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	48.5%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.5%
Electricity	23.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Wood	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	15	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	33	19.8%
Households with children under 18	59	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	32.3%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	27.2%
Married	59.6%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.7%
Divorced	16.4%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	6.5%
Kindergarten	13	14.0%
Elementary school	41	44.1%
High school	8	8.6%
College / grad school	25	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Construction 19.0%

Other services 14.6%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Professional & management 4.4%

Retail trade 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	31.6%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.2

Poverty

All people 31.1%

Under 18 years 43.6%

18 and over 28.2%

Married-couple families 15.6%

Female-led households 83.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	22.8%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.5%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	402	94.6%
Spanish	5	1.2%
Other Indo-European	5	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	425	100.0%
Born in same state	423	99.5%
Born in different state	375	88.2%
Foreign born	2	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	98	23.1%
French	42	9.9%
English	12	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	2.6%
Polish	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43144

What city is ZIP code 43144 in?

ZIP code 43144 is primarily assigned to Murray City, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43144 in?

ZIP code 43144 falls within Hocking County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43144?

31% of residents in ZIP code 43144 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43144?

5% 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 43144 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 43144 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43144?

The median home value in ZIP code 43144 is $74,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 43144 in?

ZIP code 43144 observes the EST timezone.