43940 ZIP Code — Neffs, OH

Belmont County, Ohio

ZIP code 43940 is located in Neffs, Ohio, within Belmont County. It covers approximately 0.49 square miles and serves a population of 388 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43940

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,841. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43940 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

388

population

0.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Neffs	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	388
Population density	792 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	0.49 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.0274
Longitude	-80.8178
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	73.4%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

388

Population

792

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$57,841

Median household income

$25,717

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

2.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	144	37.1%
18 and over	244	62.9%
65 and over	63	16.2%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	388	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.4%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 43.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	43.5%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
Median income	$57,841

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 58.6%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	59.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	49.1%
2 vehicles	12.4%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.2%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	29.2%
Cohabiting couple	35	21.7%
Male householder, no spouse	15	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	64	39.8%
Households with children under 18	56	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	32.3%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.0%	43.2%
Married	49.0%	34.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.1%
Divorced	0.0%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 78.5%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	2.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.8%

Retail trade 22.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%

Professional & management 13.5%

Education & healthcare 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.1%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	32.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	40.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 23.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.2%
Public insurance	69.6%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	307	79.1%
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)	388	100.0%
Born in same state	388	100.0%
Born in different state	189	48.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43940

What city is ZIP code 43940 in?

ZIP code 43940 is primarily assigned to Neffs, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43940 in?

ZIP code 43940 falls within Belmont County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43940 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 43940 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43940?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 43940 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 43940 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 43940?

ZIP code 43940 has an estimated population of 388 residents, with a density of 792 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43940 in?

ZIP code 43940 observes the EST timezone.