43779 ZIP Code — Sarahsville, OH

Noble County, Ohio

ZIP code 43779 is located in Sarahsville, Ohio, within Noble County. It covers approximately 36.47 square miles and serves a population of 531 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43779

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $164,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,483. 73% 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 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% 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 43779 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

531

population

36.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43779 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sarahsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43788 Summerfield (4.4 mi) 43724 Caldwell (5.5 mi) 43772 Pleasant City (7.9 mi) 43780 Senecaville (8 mi) 43754 Lewisville (11.1 mi) 43723 Byesville (11.9 mi) 45727 Dexter City (11.9 mi) 43732 Cumberland (12 mi) 45746 Macksburg (13.2 mi) 43773 Quaker City (13.8 mi) 45745 Lower Salem (14 mi) 43747 Jerusalem (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	531
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	36.47 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.8044
Longitude	-81.4286
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	50.9%	51.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	29.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	18.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

531

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$56,483

Median household income

$23,589

Per capita income

$164,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

246

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	16.8%
18 and over	442	83.2%
65 and over	90	16.9%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	518	97.6%
Two or more races	13	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	51.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	29.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	18.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 47.5%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	47.5%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
Median income	$56,483

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	25.1%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	39.8%
3 bedrooms	30.1%
4 bedrooms	29.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	9.0%
2 vehicles	61.5%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.0%
Electricity	16.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.5%
Fuel oil	30.0%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	81.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2	1.0%
Female householder, no spouse	35	17.5%
Households with children under 18	24	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	31.0%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	21.5%
Married	68.4%	60.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.1%
Divorced	0.8%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 60.8%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	34.1%
High school	27	32.9%
College / grad school	27	32.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.0%

Construction 30.8%

Public administration 10.9%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Retail trade 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Other services 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	33.0%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	24.9%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	27.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.0

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 73.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.0%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.3%
65 and over	7.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	497	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)	531	100.0%
Born in same state	531	100.0%
Born in different state	511	96.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	11.3%
Italian	37	7%
Arab	23	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	3%
Polish	13	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43779

What city is ZIP code 43779 in?

ZIP code 43779 is primarily assigned to Sarahsville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43779 in?

ZIP code 43779 falls within Noble County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43779 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 43779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 43779 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 43779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43779?

11% 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 43779 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 43779 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 43779 in?

ZIP code 43779 observes the EST timezone.