43837 ZIP Code — Port Washington, OH

Tuscarawas County, Ohio

ZIP code 43837 is located in Port Washington, Ohio, within Tuscarawas County. It covers approximately 49.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43837

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,000. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43837 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,749

population

49.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Washington	Acceptable
Port Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44629 Gnadenhutten (3.1 mi) 43832 Newcomerstown (5.4 mi) 44683 Uhrichsville (8.9 mi) 44663 New Philadelphia (10.2 mi) 43840 Stone Creek (10.7 mi) 43749 Kimbolton (11.2 mi) 44621 Dennison (12.6 mi) 43973 Freeport (14.2 mi) 43845 West Lafayette (14.3 mi) 43824 Fresno (16.1 mi) 44681 Sugarcreek (16.5 mi) 44622 Dover (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,749
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	49.23 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	40.3083
Longitude	-81.4668
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	53.7%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	18.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,749

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$62,000

Median household income

$28,218

Per capita income

$112,000

Median home value

$894

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

720

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

122

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

222

65–74

150

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	380	21.7%
18 and over	1,369	78.3%
65 and over	432	24.7%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 6.7%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,610	92.1%
Two or more races	117	6.7%
Black or African American	22	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	18.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 18.4%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.4%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$62,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,000
Median rent / month	$894
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	28.5%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.9%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	35.6%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	400	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	46	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	173	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	75	10.8%
Households with children under 18	165	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	338	48.7%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	16.1%
Married	59.9%	67.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%
Widowed	2.5%	8.4%
Divorced	7.8%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 52.3%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	12.6%
Kindergarten	66	19.0%
Elementary school	139	39.9%
High school	23	6.6%
College / grad school	76	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.4%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Public administration 8.0%

Retail trade 7.3%

Construction 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Professional & management 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Other services 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 41.2%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 11.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	15.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,603	91.7%
Spanish	25	1.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	1.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,749	100.0%
Born in same state	1,743	99.7%
Born in different state	1,487	85.0%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	252	14.4%
Italian	120	6.9%
Arab	83	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	3.1%
Polish	20	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43837

What city is ZIP code 43837 in?

ZIP code 43837 is primarily assigned to Port Washington, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43837 in?

ZIP code 43837 falls within Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43837?

25% of residents in ZIP code 43837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43837?

9% 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 43837 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 43837 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43837 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 43837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 43837 in?

ZIP code 43837 observes the EST timezone.