43988 ZIP Code — Scio, OH

Harrison County, Ohio

ZIP code 43988 is located in Scio, Ohio, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 54.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,326 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43988

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 $118,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,069. 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 43988 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,326

population

54.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43988 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43988

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43988. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44695 Bowerston (3.9 mi) 43986 Jewett (6.3 mi) 43903 Amsterdam (9.7 mi) 44675 Sherrodsville (9.8 mi) 44621 Dennison (9.9 mi) 43976 Hopedale (10.9 mi) 43907 Cadiz (11.2 mi) 44683 Uhrichsville (11.2 mi) 44615 Carrollton (12.3 mi) 44620 Dellroy (13.5 mi) 43973 Freeport (13.6 mi) 43908 Bergholz (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,326
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	54.92 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	40.4087
Longitude	-81.1078
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	46.3%	51.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	13.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,326

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$60,069

Median household income

$32,690

Per capita income

$118,300

Median home value

$559

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,043

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

204

25–34

221

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

202

65–74

218

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	512	22.0%
18 and over	1,814	78.0%
65 and over	635	27.3%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,286	96.9%
Two or more races	40	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	51.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	13.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$60,069

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,300
Median rent / month	$559
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	23.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.1%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	16.5%
Wood	17.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	576	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	38	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	98	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	187	20.8%
Households with children under 18	193	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	444	49.4%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	15.6%
Married	62.6%	66.7%
Separated	0.2%	1.1%
Widowed	0.4%	11.0%
Divorced	12.0%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 12.0%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.5%
Kindergarten	12	3.2%
Elementary school	226	59.5%
High school	75	19.7%
College / grad school	46	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Construction 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Retail trade 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Other services 4.5%

Professional & management 3.3%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.4%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 29.7%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 48.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.4%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	36.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,196	94.4%
Spanish	29	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,313	99.4%
Born in same state	2,312	99.4%
Born in different state	1,870	80.4%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.6%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	288	12.4%
French	236	10.1%
Arab	125	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	81	3.5%
Irish	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	78.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43988

What city is ZIP code 43988 in?

ZIP code 43988 is primarily assigned to Scio, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43988 in?

ZIP code 43988 falls within Harrison County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43988 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 43988 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 43988 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 43988 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43988?

The median home value in ZIP code 43988 is $118,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 43988?

ZIP code 43988 has an estimated population of 2,326 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43988 in?

ZIP code 43988 observes the EST timezone.