43766 ZIP Code — New Straitsville, OH

Perry County, Ohio

ZIP code 43766 is located in New Straitsville, Ohio, within Perry County. It covers approximately 38.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43766

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $50,326. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 43766 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,146

population

38.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43766 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43766

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43766. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Straitsville	Acceptable
New Straitsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43748 Junction City (6.6 mi) 43730 Corning (8.7 mi) 45732 Glouster (9.1 mi) 45764 Nelsonville (9.4 mi) 43764 New Lexington (9.7 mi) 43138 Logan (9.8 mi) 43107 Bremen (10.6 mi) 43731 Crooksville (14.1 mi) 43783 Somerset (14.6 mi) 45761 Millfield (14.9 mi) 43150 Rushville (15.2 mi) 43155 Sugar Grove (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,146
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	38.89 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	39.5953
Longitude	-82.2501
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	42.3%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,146

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$50,326

Median household income

$24,042

Per capita income

$75,000

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

63.7%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

390

Housing units

8.6%

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

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	215	18.8%
18 and over	931	81.2%
65 and over	210	18.3%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 3.2%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,105	96.4%
Two or more races	37	3.2%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 20.9%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	20.9%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$50,326

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.1%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,000
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	63.7%
Renter occupied	36.3%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	10.1%
Mobile homes	23.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	42.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.6%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.7%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	6.4%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	43	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	133	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	139	27.1%
Households with children under 18	99	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	159	31.1%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	20.9%
Married	39.8%	46.3%
Separated	2.1%	2.2%
Widowed	2.7%	5.8%
Divorced	12.7%	24.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	5.9%
Kindergarten	16	6.3%
Elementary school	130	51.0%
High school	62	24.3%
College / grad school	32	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.0%

Construction 20.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Education & healthcare 8.9%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.2%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	39.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 48.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	20.1%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,119	97.6%
Spanish	13	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,146	100.0%
Born in same state	1,146	100.0%
Born in different state	1,026	89.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	175	15.3%
French	143	12.5%
Arab	102	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	21	1.8%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43766

What city is ZIP code 43766 in?

ZIP code 43766 is primarily assigned to New Straitsville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43766 in?

ZIP code 43766 falls within Perry County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43766?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43766?

22% of residents in ZIP code 43766 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43766 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 43766 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 43766 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 43766 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 43766 in?

ZIP code 43766 observes the EST timezone.