43149 ZIP Code — Rockbridge, OH

Hocking County, Ohio

ZIP code 43149 is located in Rockbridge, Ohio, within Hocking County. It covers approximately 54.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43149

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,139. SNAP benefit usage at 19% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43149 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,321

population

54.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43149 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43149

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43149. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockbridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43135 Laurelville (7.3 mi) 43155 Sugar Grove (7.5 mi) 43138 Logan (9.1 mi) 43152 South Bloomingville (10.3 mi) 43130 Lancaster (11 mi) 43102 Amanda (12.3 mi) 43154 Stoutsville (14 mi) 43107 Bremen (14 mi) 45654 New Plymouth (15.1 mi) 45644 Kingston (15.5 mi) 43748 Junction City (17.9 mi) 45651 Mc Arthur (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,321
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	54.14 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.5278
Longitude	-82.5808
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	47.6%	47.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	17.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,321

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$56,139

Median household income

$29,653

Per capita income

$213,400

Median home value

$1,013

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,007

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

137

35–44

134

150

45–54

147

107

55–59

104

103

60–64

101

197

65–74

192

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	493	21.2%
18 and over	1,828	78.8%
65 and over	531	22.9%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,301	99.1%
Two or more races	17	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	47.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	17.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	25.2%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$56,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 26.6%

$300k–$500k 26.7%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,400
Median rent / month	$1,013
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.6%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	24.5%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	26.6%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.9%
Electricity	44.5%
Propane / LP gas	24.4%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	507	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	86	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	193	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	165	17.4%
Households with children under 18	230	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	439	46.2%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	15.5%
Married	58.2%	63.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	14.9%
Divorced	9.3%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	31	6.9%
Elementary school	237	52.8%
High school	64	14.3%
College / grad school	117	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Construction 12.8%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 18.7%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 72.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	41.3%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	160	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	64.9%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,173	93.6%
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)	2,311	99.6%
Born in same state	2,311	99.6%
Born in different state	2,039	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	450	19.4%
Arab	364	15.7%
French	300	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	63	2.7%
Polish	35	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43149

What city is ZIP code 43149 in?

ZIP code 43149 is primarily assigned to Rockbridge, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43149 in?

ZIP code 43149 falls within Hocking County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43149 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 43149 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43149?

16% of residents in ZIP code 43149 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43149 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 43149 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 43149?

ZIP code 43149 has an estimated population of 2,321 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43149 in?

ZIP code 43149 observes the EST timezone.