43076 ZIP Code — Thornville, OH

Perry County, Ohio

ZIP code 43076 is located in Thornville, Ohio, within Perry County. It covers approximately 65.20 square miles and serves a population of 8,909 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43076

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 $257,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,036. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43076 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,909

population

65.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43076 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43076

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43076. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thornville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43739 Glenford (4 mi) 43056 Heath (7.3 mi) 43783 Somerset (8 mi) 43150 Rushville (8.5 mi) 43148 Pleasantville (9.5 mi) 43046 Millersport (9.7 mi) 43046 Millersport (9.7 mi) 43025 Hebron (9.8 mi) 43093 Newark (11.6 mi) 43746 Hopewell (11.7 mi) 43105 Baltimore (13.5 mi) 43105 Baltimore (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,909
Population density	137 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	65.20 sq mi
Water area	1.88 sq mi
Latitude	39.8930
Longitude	-82.3659
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	31.5%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,909

Population

137

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$82,036

Median household income

$39,305

Per capita income

$257,200

Median home value

$929

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

3,583

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

207

Under 5

202

210

5–9

205

345

10–14

338

278

15–19

273

110

20–24

108

409

25–34

400

558

35–44

546

536

45–54

525

421

55–59

412

365

60–64

357

594

65–74

582

364

75–84

357

105

85+

102

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,908	21.4%
18 and over	7,001	78.6%
65 and over	2,104	23.6%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Two or more races 3.2%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,430	91.3%
Hispanic or Latino	326	3.5%
Two or more races	292	3.2%
Other race	120	1.3%
Black or African American	31	0.3%
Asian	25	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	45.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	34.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	17.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$82,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 27.7%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,200
Median rent / month	$929
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.8%
Electricity	18.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,165	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	292	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	352	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	689	19.7%
Households with children under 18	999	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,432	40.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	12.7%
Married	60.6%	60.4%
Separated	1.5%	1.8%
Widowed	3.0%	8.5%
Divorced	9.8%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	4.4%
Kindergarten	122	6.6%
Elementary school	881	47.5%
High school	625	33.7%
College / grad school	145	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Construction 12.5%

Retail trade 10.4%

Professional & management 10.2%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 10.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	759	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,500	95.4%
Spanish	86	1.0%
Other Indo-European	54	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.2%
Other languages	17	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,766	98.4%
Born in same state	8,712	97.8%
Born in different state	7,428	83.4%
Foreign born	54	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	143	1.6%
Not a US citizen	102	71.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	980	11%
Italian	931	10.5%
Arab	764	8.6%
English	135	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	63	0.7%
Norwegian	13	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43076

What city is ZIP code 43076 in?

ZIP code 43076 is primarily assigned to Thornville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43076 in?

ZIP code 43076 falls within Perry County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43076 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 43076 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43076 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 43076 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 43076 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 43076 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 43076?

ZIP code 43076 has an estimated population of 8,909 residents, with a density of 137 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43076 in?

ZIP code 43076 observes the EST timezone.