43778 ZIP Code — Salesville, OH

Guernsey County, Ohio

ZIP code 43778 is located in Salesville, Ohio, within Guernsey County. It covers approximately 40.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740/220.

About ZIP code 43778

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 $198,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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. 33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 43778 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,511
population
40.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43778 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43778

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City Status
Salesville Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,511
Population density 37 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 059
Geography
Land area 40.92 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 40.0234
Longitude -81.3766
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 740/220
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.8% 53.7% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 30.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 19.7% 12.6% 20.0%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.0% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,511
Population
37
People per sq mi
43.5
Median age
$65,500
Median household income
$35,018
Per capita income
$198,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.1%
Home ownership
1.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
626
Housing units
7.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
26
60
5–9
42
56
10–14
40
46
15–19
32
82
20–24
57
107
25–34
75
74
35–44
53
72
45–54
51
91
55–59
64
34
60–64
24
129
65–74
91
80
75–84
57
18
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829519.5%
18 and over1,21680.5%
65 and over38825.7%
Median age43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%
Two or more races 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
GroupCount%
White1,47896.7%
Two or more races332.2%
Hispanic or Latino181.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.8% 53.7% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 30.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 19.7% 12.6% 20.0%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.0% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 6.4%
$25k–$35k 3.8%
$35k–$50k 20.4%
$50k–$75k 20.6%
$75k–$100k 16.6%
$100k–$150k 15.3%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k+ 5.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$15k–$25k6.4%
$25k–$35k3.8%
$35k–$50k20.4%
$50k–$75k20.6%
$75k–$100k16.6%
$100k–$150k15.3%
$150k–$200k9.9%
$200k+5.1%
Median income$65,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%
$50k–$100k 14.5%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 11.2%
$200k–$300k 41.4%
$300k–$500k 2.0%
$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$198,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied95.1%
Renter occupied4.9%
Vacant12.2%
Single-family detached89.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.2%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.63

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201916.5%
2000–200933.8%
1990–19999.2%
1980–19895.8%
1970–19797.0%
1960–19690.9%
1950–19592.8%
1940–19496.6%
1939 or earlier17.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.3%
2 bedrooms33.6%
3 bedrooms38.4%
4 bedrooms16.1%
5+ bedrooms7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle25.8%
1 vehicle2.3%
2 vehicles50.5%
3 or more21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas19.9%
Electricity13.8%
Propane / LP gas36.6%
Fuel oil1.4%
Wood23.0%
No fuel used2.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family41171.6%
Cohabiting couple91.6%
Male householder, no spouse11520.0%
Female householder, no spouse396.8%
Households with children under 1812020.9%
Households with seniors (65+)24843.2%
Average household size2.63

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.4%16.4%
Married60.6%76.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed7.9%4.1%
Divorced6.2%3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.2%
Some HS, no diploma 9.9%
HS graduate 43.2%
Some college, no degree 12.0%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 7.0%
Graduate / professional 1.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher69.9%
Bachelor's or higher7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool279.0%
Kindergarten62.0%
Elementary school12641.9%
High school4414.6%
College / grad school9832.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.7%
Education & healthcare 19.4%
Retail trade 15.2%
Construction 11.6%
Transportation & utilities 10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%
Public administration 5.2%
Manufacturing 2.0%
Finance & real estate 1.8%
Information 1.6%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.9%
Service12.5%
Sales & office11.3%
Natural resources & construction17.6%
Production & transportation29.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.5%
Government15.6%
Self-employed19.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone63.8%
Carpool14.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.1%
Other means18.3%
Avg commute (minutes)27.3

Poverty

All people 1.9%
Under 18 years 1.7%
18 and over 1.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 45.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.2%
Retirement income35.7%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure33.2%
High cholesterol31.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis28.3%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.9%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.3%
Depression26.3%
Fair or poor health17.4%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.0%
Visited dentist59.5%
Cholesterol screening86.5%
Teeth loss18.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans14011.5%
Disability%
Any disability12.9%
Under 185.8%
18–64 years8.2%
65 and over28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance41.9%
Public insurance41.6%
No insurance33.2%
Uninsured under 1938.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,44895.8%
Spanish825.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander825.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,511100.0%
Born in same state1,511100.0%
Born in different state1,23281.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French42328%
English1499.9%
Arab785.2%
AncestryCount%
Italian734.8%
Irish90.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.0%
Internet access73.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43778

What city is ZIP code 43778 in?

ZIP code 43778 is primarily assigned to Salesville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43778 in?

ZIP code 43778 falls within Guernsey County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43778 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 43778 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43778 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 43778 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43778?

8% 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 43778 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 43778 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 43778 in?

ZIP code 43778 observes the EST timezone.

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