43783 ZIP Code — Somerset, OH

Perry County, Ohio

ZIP code 43783 is located in Somerset, Ohio, within Perry County. It covers approximately 57.10 square miles and serves a population of 4,992 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43783

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 $188,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,000. 39% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43783 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,992

population

57.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43783 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43783

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43783. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Somerset	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43739 Glenford (7.2 mi) 43764 New Lexington (7.3 mi) 43076 Thornville (8 mi) 43150 Rushville (8.1 mi) 43748 Junction City (9.1 mi) 43777 Roseville (9.6 mi) 43107 Bremen (11.5 mi) 43746 Hopewell (12.4 mi) 43731 Crooksville (12.8 mi) 43148 Pleasantville (13.6 mi) 43056 Heath (13.7 mi) 43730 Corning (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,992
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	57.10 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	39.8064
Longitude	-82.2651
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	43.8%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,992

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$74,000

Median household income

$30,933

Per capita income

$188,500

Median home value

$776

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,754

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

247

Under 5

264

158

5–9

168

146

10–14

157

120

15–19

128

126

20–24

135

380

25–34

406

205

35–44

219

239

45–54

255

148

55–59

159

198

60–64

212

281

65–74

300

137

75–84

146

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,338	26.8%
18 and over	3,654	73.2%
65 and over	922	18.5%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,725	94.5%
Two or more races	202	4%
Black or African American	57	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.2%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$74,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 31.9%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,500
Median rent / month	$776
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	76.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.3%
Electricity	26.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Fuel oil	11.2%
Wood	5.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,057	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	89	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	286	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	406	22.1%
Households with children under 18	619	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	690	37.5%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	23.4%
Married	63.0%	56.2%
Separated	4.2%	0.6%
Widowed	2.4%	12.5%
Divorced	8.7%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	5.1%
Kindergarten	42	4.7%
Elementary school	498	56.1%
High school	203	22.9%
College / grad school	100	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Retail trade 9.3%

Other services 7.6%

Construction 7.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Public administration 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	390	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	14.6%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,481	89.8%
Spanish	24	0.5%
Other Indo-European	24	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,956	99.3%
Born in same state	4,942	99.0%
Born in different state	4,409	88.3%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	36	0.7%
Not a US citizen	36	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,040	20.8%
French	355	7.1%
Arab	282	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	122	2.4%
Irish	18	0.4%
German	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43783

What city is ZIP code 43783 in?

ZIP code 43783 is primarily assigned to Somerset, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43783 in?

ZIP code 43783 falls within Perry County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43783 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 43783 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43783 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 43783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 43783 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 43783 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43783?

The median home value in ZIP code 43783 is $188,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 43783 in?

ZIP code 43783 observes the EST timezone.