43764 ZIP Code — New Lexington, OH

Perry County, Ohio

ZIP code 43764 is located in New Lexington, Ohio, within Perry County. It covers approximately 60.80 square miles and serves a population of 8,149 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43764

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $49,844. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 30 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 (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 43764 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.

8,149
population
60.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43764 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43764

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City Status
New Lexington Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
43731 Crooksville (7 mi) 43730 Corning (7.2 mi) 43783 Somerset (7.3 mi) 43748 Junction City (7.5 mi) 43777 Roseville (8.4 mi) 43766 New Straitsville (9.7 mi) 43107 Bremen (12.7 mi) 43150 Rushville (13 mi) 43739 Glenford (14.1 mi) 45732 Glouster (14.2 mi) 43771 Philo (14.9 mi) 43076 Thornville (15.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 8,149
Population density 134 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 127
Geography
Land area 60.80 sq mi
Water area 1.33 sq mi
Latitude 39.7237
Longitude -82.1787
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 57.5% 45.0% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 28.4% 34.2% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 17.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 4.5% 3.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,149
Population
134
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$49,844
Median household income
$27,603
Per capita income
$124,200
Median home value
$701
Median monthly rent
66.0%
Home ownership
21.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
2,097
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
242
Under 5
232
235
5–9
226
296
10–14
284
343
15–19
329
263
20–24
253
453
25–34
435
551
35–44
528
555
45–54
533
180
55–59
172
311
60–64
298
453
65–74
435
226
75–84
217
51
85+
48
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,87022.9%
18 and over6,27977.1%
65 and over1,43017.5%
Median age40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%
Two or more races 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
White7,98997.3%
Two or more races1371.7%
Hispanic or Latino620.8%
Black or African American230.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.5% 45.0% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 28.4% 34.2% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 17.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 4.5% 3.0% 5.2%
Under $10k 8.8%
$10k–$15k 10.0%
$15k–$25k 8.0%
$25k–$35k 5.4%
$35k–$50k 18.0%
$50k–$75k 20.7%
$75k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 10.5%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k+ 4.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.8%
$10k–$15k10.0%
$15k–$25k8.0%
$25k–$35k5.4%
$35k–$50k18.0%
$50k–$75k20.7%
$75k–$100k10.8%
$100k–$150k10.5%
$150k–$200k3.1%
$200k+4.7%
Median income$49,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%
$50k–$100k 27.0%
$100k–$150k 21.9%
$150k–$200k 12.6%
$200k–$300k 18.9%
$300k–$500k 2.8%
$500k–$1M 4.9%
$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$124,200
Median rent / month$701
Owner occupied66.0%
Renter occupied34.0%
Vacant2.5%
Single-family detached69.2%
Large apartment buildings9.6%
Mobile homes13.5%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.73

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.6%
2000–200922.5%
1990–19998.1%
1980–19897.8%
1970–19798.9%
1960–19697.3%
1950–195911.4%
1940–194910.7%
1939 or earlier18.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom7.1%
2 bedrooms31.9%
3 bedrooms46.7%
4 bedrooms12.5%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.0%
1 vehicle36.2%
2 vehicles28.2%
3 or more25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.4%
Electricity38.5%
Propane / LP gas5.9%
Fuel oil2.6%
Wood1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,21539.8%
Cohabiting couple1976.4%
Male householder, no spouse58519.1%
Female householder, no spouse1,05934.7%
Households with children under 181,01433.2%
Households with seniors (65+)94230.8%
Average household size2.60

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.0%32.5%
Married43.4%41.2%
Separated2.3%5.0%
Widowed4.8%8.8%
Divorced14.4%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 10.8%
HS graduate 51.3%
Some college, no degree 17.0%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 8.4%
Graduate / professional 3.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.1%
Bachelor's or higher11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool21411.6%
Kindergarten482.6%
Elementary school83645.3%
High school55530.1%
College / grad school19210.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%
Manufacturing 13.1%
Retail trade 10.4%
Construction 9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 8.2%
Public administration 5.5%
Other services 4.3%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Professional & management 3.5%
Agriculture & mining 1.8%
Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.8%
Service20.9%
Sales & office22.8%
Natural resources & construction11.5%
Production & transportation24.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.5%
Government17.6%
Self-employed2.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.7%
Carpool5.3%
Public transit0.8%
Walk0.6%
Work from home1.7%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)29.7

Poverty

All people 21.2%
Under 18 years 29.2%
18 and over 18.9%
Married-couple families 6.1%
Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.8%
Retirement income24.9%
Supplemental Security17.3%
Cash public assistance7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP25.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure38.2%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis30.9%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease11.7%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.4%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.5%
Depression27.3%
Fair or poor health19.8%
Poor mental health18.6%
Poor physical health13.5%
No health insurance14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.0%
Visited dentist53.9%
Cholesterol screening85.6%
Teeth loss22.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5368.5%
Disability%
Any disability22.1%
Under 187.0%
18–64 years25.2%
65 and over31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.2%
Public insurance53.9%
No insurance4.6%
Uninsured under 190.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only7,67594.2%
Spanish100.1%
Other Indo-European100.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)8,10099.4%
Born in same state8,08299.2%
Born in different state7,56992.9%
Foreign born180.2%
Naturalized citizen490.6%
Not a US citizen2857.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,01012.4%
French5887.2%
Arab3654.5%
AncestryCount%
English1501.8%
Irish1261.5%
Polish360.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.5%
Internet access92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43764

What city is ZIP code 43764 in?

ZIP code 43764 is primarily assigned to New Lexington, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43764 in?

ZIP code 43764 falls within Perry County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43764?

21% of residents in ZIP code 43764 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43764?

12% 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 43764 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 43764 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43764?

The median home value in ZIP code 43764 is $124,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 43764 in?

ZIP code 43764 observes the EST timezone.

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