43943 ZIP Code — Rayland, OH

Jefferson County, Ohio

ZIP code 43943 is located in Rayland, Ohio, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 45.09 square miles and serves a population of 3,180 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43943

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,720. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,180

population

45.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rayland	Acceptable
Rayland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43917 Dillonvale (4.4 mi) 43963 Tiltonsville (4.8 mi) 43971 Yorkville (5.1 mi) 43913 Brilliant (5.3 mi) 43938 Mingo Junction (5.5 mi) 43901 Adena (6.8 mi) 26070 Wellsburg (6.8 mi) 43953 Steubenville (8 mi) 43935 Martins Ferry (8.4 mi) 26032 Bethany (9.8 mi) 43912 Bridgeport (10.1 mi) 43910 Bloomingdale (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,180
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	45.09 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	40.2360
Longitude	-80.7291
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	51.7%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,180

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$48,720

Median household income

$29,902

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$678

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,468

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

123

5–9

112

10–14

120

15–19

20–24

131

25–34

140

149

35–44

159

148

45–54

158

112

55–59

119

219

60–64

232

196

65–74

209

145

75–84

155

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	677	21.3%
18 and over	2,503	78.7%
65 and over	791	24.9%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,134	97.7%
Two or more races	44	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	28	0.9%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$48,720

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$678
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	20.1%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	29.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	39.9%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	613	45.0%
Cohabiting couple	111	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	266	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	371	27.3%
Households with children under 18	298	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	607	44.6%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	16.7%
Married	52.3%	48.7%
Separated	1.2%	1.8%
Widowed	4.4%	16.2%
Divorced	14.3%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	14.7%
Kindergarten	15	2.6%
Elementary school	270	47.1%
High school	125	21.8%
College / grad school	79	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Retail trade 18.4%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 6.4%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Professional & management 5.4%

Other services 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 23.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	39.1%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,942	92.5%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,169	99.7%
Born in same state	3,160	99.4%
Born in different state	2,035	64.0%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.3%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	647	20.3%
French	343	10.8%
Irish	157	4.9%
Arab	114	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.6%
Norwegian	18	0.6%
German	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43943

What city is ZIP code 43943 in?

ZIP code 43943 is primarily assigned to Rayland, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43943 in?

ZIP code 43943 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43943 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 43943 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43943 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 43943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43943?

14% 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 43943?

16% of residents in ZIP code 43943 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 43943 in?

ZIP code 43943 observes the EST timezone.