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Jefferson County
Stratton, OH
43961
43961 ZIP Code — Stratton, OH
Jefferson County, Ohio
ZIP code 43961 is located in
Stratton ,
Ohio ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 0.21 square miles and serves a population of
239 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 43961
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $54,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $38,333. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 43961 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
239
Population density
1,138 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
0.21 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.5279
Longitude
-80.6304
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.1%
52.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
22.0%
30.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
6.2%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
5.6%
2.4%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$38,333
Median household income
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 34 14.2% 18 and over 205 85.8% 65 and over 47 19.7% Median age 41.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.5%
Group Count % White 233 97.5% Black or African American 6 2.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.1%
52.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
22.0%
30.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
6.2%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
5.6%
2.4%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 19.3% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 15.8% $25k–$35k 6.1% $35k–$50k 16.7% $50k–$75k 17.5% $75k–$100k 7.9% $100k–$150k 8.8% $150k–$200k 6.1% Median income $38,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $54,000 Median rent / month $679 Owner occupied 82.5% Renter occupied 17.5% Vacant 8.1% Single-family detached 66.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.1% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 6.5% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 7.3% 1970–1979 11.3% 1960–1969 0.8% 1950–1959 6.5% 1940–1949 16.1% 1939 or earlier 37.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.6% 2 bedrooms 37.9% 3 bedrooms 48.4% 4 bedrooms 12.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 37.7% 2 vehicles 45.6% 3 or more 13.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.3% Electricity 31.6% Propane / LP gas 1.8% Fuel oil 4.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 45 39.5% Cohabiting couple 9 7.9% Male householder, no spouse 30 26.3% Female householder, no spouse 30 26.3% Households with children under 18 14 12.3% Households with seniors (65+) 40 35.1% Average household size 2.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.9% 21.2% Married 40.4% 45.5% Separated 0.0% 1.0% Widowed 4.6% 10.1% Divorced 9.2% 22.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 10.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 5 11.6% Elementary school 19 44.2% High school 4 9.3% College / grad school 15 34.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Public administration
18.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Professional & management
8.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.8% Service 32.3% Sales & office 20.3% Natural resources & construction 6.8% Production & transportation 24.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.7% Government 29.3% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 94.7% Carpool 1.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.8% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
42.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.8% Retirement income 24.6% Supplemental Security 7.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 9.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.1% High blood pressure 43.4% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 15.6% Heart disease 10.9% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 38.0% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 12.9% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.0% Binge drinking 13.5% No physical activity 33.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.2% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 14.0% No health insurance 12.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.8% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 20.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 8.8%
Disability % Any disability 23.0% Under 18 44.1% 18–64 years 14.6% 65 and over 36.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.9% Public insurance 43.9% No insurance 3.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 232 97.1% 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) 239 100.0% Born in same state 239 100.0% Born in different state 176 73.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 57 23.8% French 46 19.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 3 1.3% Irish 2 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.7% Internet access 87.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43961
What city is ZIP code 43961 in?
ZIP code 43961 is primarily assigned to Stratton, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43961 in?
ZIP code 43961 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43961?
26% of residents in ZIP code 43961 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43961?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 43961 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 43961 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 43961 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 43961 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 43961 in?
ZIP code 43961 observes the EST timezone.
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