43771 ZIP Code — Philo, OH

Muskingum County, Ohio

ZIP code 43771 is located in Philo, Ohio, within Muskingum County. It covers approximately 23.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43771

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $50,843. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 43771 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,274

population

23.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43771 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43771

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43771. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Philo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43720 Blue Rock (3.6 mi) 43734 Duncan Falls (4.1 mi) 43727 Chandlersville (7.7 mi) 43777 Roseville (7.8 mi) 43701 Zanesville (9.1 mi) 43731 Crooksville (9.5 mi) 43756 Mcconnelsville (11.6 mi) 43767 Norwich (14.2 mi) 43758 Malta (14.5 mi) 43764 New Lexington (14.9 mi) 43746 Hopewell (15.4 mi) 43732 Cumberland (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,274
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	23.00 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	39.8363
Longitude	-81.9388
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	57.9%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,274

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$50,843

Median household income

$24,781

Per capita income

$137,200

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

720

Housing units

3.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

125

20–24

118

25–34

145

151

35–44

186

138

45–54

169

55–59

60–64

139

65–74

171

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	481	21.2%
18 and over	1,793	78.8%
65 and over	515	22.6%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,269	99.6%
Two or more races	5	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	50.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	15.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 31.1%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	31.1%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$50,843

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 37.2%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,200
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.9%
Electricity	37.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	363	39.9%
Cohabiting couple	103	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	177	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	266	29.3%
Households with children under 18	340	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	402	44.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	41.5%
Married	47.3%	36.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.3%	5.2%
Divorced	10.4%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 59.5%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.7%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	3.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.6%
Kindergarten	13	3.1%
Elementary school	188	44.1%
High school	155	36.4%
College / grad school	63	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.7%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Construction 10.6%

Public administration 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,125	93.4%
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)	2,272	99.9%
Born in same state	2,270	99.8%
Born in different state	2,136	93.9%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	228	10%
Arab	224	9.9%
French	138	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	0.3%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43771

What city is ZIP code 43771 in?

ZIP code 43771 is primarily assigned to Philo, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43771 in?

ZIP code 43771 falls within Muskingum County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43771?

4% 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 43771 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 43771 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43771?

16% of residents in ZIP code 43771 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43771?

The median home value in ZIP code 43771 is $137,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 43771 in?

ZIP code 43771 observes the EST timezone.