43788 ZIP Code — Summerfield, OH

Noble County, Ohio

ZIP code 43788 is located in Summerfield, Ohio, within Noble County. It covers approximately 40.31 square miles and serves a population of 624 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43788

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($29,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 62% 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 27 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 43788 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

624

population

40.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43788 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43788

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43788. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Summerfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43779 Sarahsville (4.4 mi) 43754 Lewisville (6.7 mi) 43724 Caldwell (8.3 mi) 43780 Senecaville (10.1 mi) 43772 Pleasant City (11.9 mi) 45745 Lower Salem (12.1 mi) 43747 Jerusalem (12.2 mi) 45727 Dexter City (13 mi) 43773 Quaker City (13.2 mi) 43793 Woodsfield (13.4 mi) 45746 Macksburg (13.4 mi) 43723 Byesville (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	624
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	40.31 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	39.7904
Longitude	-81.3475
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	74.1%	51.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	13.1%	29.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	18.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

624

Population

People per sq mi

62.8

Median age

$29,375

Median household income

$29,937

Per capita income

$142,800

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

409

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

147

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	11.9%
18 and over	550	88.1%
65 and over	255	40.9%
Median age	62.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	624	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.1%	51.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	13.1%	29.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	18.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 15.6%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 37.5%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	15.6%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	37.5%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	1.8%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$29,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 43.5%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,800
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	29.2%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	0.2%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	65.2%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.7%
Electricity	27.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	12.9%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	119	35.7%
Female householder, no spouse	42	12.6%
Households with children under 18	36	10.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	60.4%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.7%	18.5%
Married	55.6%	54.6%
Separated	0.0%	14.1%
Widowed	4.4%	11.2%
Divorced	23.3%	1.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 24.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	7.4%
Kindergarten	3	5.6%
Elementary school	14	25.9%
High school	24	44.4%
College / grad school	9	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Public administration 12.4%

Retail trade 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Professional & management 10.3%

Information 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Construction 4.8%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.6%
Service	36.6%
Sales & office	32.4%
Natural resources & construction	2.1%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.4%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 81.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.2%
Retirement income	65.8%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.7%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	23.7%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	61.5%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	589	94.4%
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)	624	100.0%
Born in same state	624	100.0%
Born in different state	543	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	141	22.6%
French	126	20.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	9.3%
Polish	9	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.4%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43788

What city is ZIP code 43788 in?

ZIP code 43788 is primarily assigned to Summerfield, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43788 in?

ZIP code 43788 falls within Noble County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43788 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 43788 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 43788 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 43788 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 43788 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 43788 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43788?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 43788 in?

ZIP code 43788 observes the EST timezone.