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Perry County
Shawnee, OH
43782
43782 ZIP Code — Shawnee, OH
Perry County, Ohio
ZIP code 43782 is located in
Shawnee ,
Ohio ,
within Perry County .
It covers approximately 12.97 square miles and serves a population of
458 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 43782
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 $81,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,208. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 43782 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
458
Population density
35 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
12.97 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
39.6300
Longitude
-82.2069
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
45.0%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
48.7%
34.2%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
3.1%
17.9%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$55,208
Median household income
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 112 24.5% 18 and over 346 75.5% 65 and over 110 24.0% Median age 50.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
45.0%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
48.7%
34.2%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
3.1%
17.9%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 13.9% $25k–$35k 10.7% $35k–$50k 8.0% $50k–$75k 24.6% $75k–$100k 13.9% $100k–$150k 18.2% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $55,208
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $81,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 85.6% Renter occupied 14.4% Vacant 31.3% Single-family detached 86.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.1% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 6.6% 1990–1999 7.4% 1980–1989 1.1% 1970–1979 3.3% 1960–1969 2.9% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 1.1% 1939 or earlier 77.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.9% 2 bedrooms 36.0% 3 bedrooms 39.3% 4 bedrooms 7.4% 5+ bedrooms 7.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 32.1% 2 vehicles 48.7% 3 or more 19.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 71.1% Electricity 16.6% Propane / LP gas 10.7% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 102 54.5% Cohabiting couple 18 9.6% Male householder, no spouse 27 14.4% Female householder, no spouse 40 21.4% Households with children under 18 43 23.0% Households with seniors (65+) 69 36.9% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.5% 20.9% Married 53.9% 59.3% Separated 0.0% 4.7% Widowed 2.6% 11.6% Divorced 14.0% 3.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.3% Bachelor's or higher 14.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 14 14.0% Elementary school 53 53.0% High school 29 29.0% College / grad school 4 4.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Transportation & utilities
17.5%
Public administration
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Professional & management
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.3% Service 11.4% Sales & office 36.7% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 21.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.8% Government 29.5% Self-employed 9.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.3% Carpool 15.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 0.0% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 32.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.8%
Female-led households
63.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.7% Retirement income 27.8% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 4.3% Food stamps / SNAP 21.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.4% High blood pressure 37.0% High cholesterol 33.4% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 29.3% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 11.2% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.5% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 31.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.2% Depression 27.6% Fair or poor health 19.4% Poor mental health 19.0% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 14.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.9% Visited dentist 53.4% Cholesterol screening 85.1% Teeth loss 21.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 48 13.9%
Disability % Any disability 21.8% Under 18 7.1% 18–64 years 11.9% 65 and over 58.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.8% Public insurance 60.3% No insurance 11.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 437 95.4% 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) 450 98.3% Born in same state 450 98.3% Born in different state 425 92.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 8 1.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 149 32.5% French 46 10% Arab 19 4.1%
Ancestry Count % Irish 12 2.6% German 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.8% Internet access 92.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43782
What city is ZIP code 43782 in?
ZIP code 43782 is primarily assigned to Shawnee, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43782 in?
ZIP code 43782 falls within Perry County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43782?
29% of residents in ZIP code 43782 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 43782 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 43782 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43782?
15% 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 43782 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 43782 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 43782 in?
ZIP code 43782 observes the EST timezone.
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