43946 ZIP Code — Sardis, OH

Monroe County, Ohio

ZIP code 43946 is located in Sardis, Ohio, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 57.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43946

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 43946 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,788

population

57.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sardis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26159 Paden City (4.1 mi) 43915 Clarington (6.9 mi) 26175 Sistersville (8.1 mi) 43793 Woodsfield (10.3 mi) 26155 New Martinsville (10.5 mi) 26055 Proctor (11.5 mi) 26167 Reader (12.5 mi) 45767 New Matamoras (12.8 mi) 26149 Middlebourne (13.4 mi) 26146 Friendly (13.7 mi) 43716 Beallsville (13.9 mi) 43942 Powhatan Point (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,788
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	57.31 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	39.6573
Longitude	-80.9508
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	47.0%	55.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	28.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	13.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,788

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$64,500

Median household income

$38,771

Per capita income

$124,300

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

850

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	430	24.0%
18 and over	1,358	76.0%
65 and over	459	25.7%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,702	95.2%
Two or more races	86	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	55.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	28.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	13.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$64,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,300
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.3%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	414	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	66	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	120	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	122	16.9%
Households with children under 18	163	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	290	40.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	10.7%
Married	56.8%	69.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	12.9%
Divorced	17.6%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 53.4%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.3%
Kindergarten	105	24.6%
Elementary school	180	42.2%
High school	64	15.0%
College / grad school	64	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.5%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Retail trade 13.0%

Professional & management 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Wholesale trade 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.0%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	35.6%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	218	16.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	49.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,709	95.6%
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)	1,788	100.0%
Born in same state	1,788	100.0%
Born in different state	742	41.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	189	10.6%
Arab	132	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	2.6%
English	16	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43946

What city is ZIP code 43946 in?

ZIP code 43946 is primarily assigned to Sardis, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43946 in?

ZIP code 43946 falls within Monroe County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43946 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 43946 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43946?

19% of residents in ZIP code 43946 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43946?

14% 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 43946 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 43946 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 43946 in?

ZIP code 43946 observes the EST timezone.