43963 ZIP Code — Tiltonsville, OH

Jefferson County, Ohio

ZIP code 43963 is located in Tiltonsville, Ohio, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740/220.

About ZIP code 43963

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 $98,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $54,028. 38% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 43963 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,309

population

0.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43963 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43963

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tiltonsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43971 Yorkville (1.4 mi) 43943 Rayland (4.8 mi) 43935 Martins Ferry (5.2 mi) 26070 Wellsburg (6.5 mi) 43913 Brilliant (7.1 mi) 43912 Bridgeport (7.2 mi) 26032 Bethany (7.5 mi) 43917 Dillonvale (7.5 mi) 26003 Wheeling (7.6 mi) 26060 Valley Grove (8.7 mi) 43938 Mingo Junction (9 mi) 26059 Triadelphia (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,309
Population density	2,975 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	0.44 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.1726
Longitude	-80.6926
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740/220

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,309

Population

2,975

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$54,028

Median household income

$30,057

Per capita income

$98,100

Median home value

$747

Median monthly rent

56.4%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

436

Housing units

21.9%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	214	16.3%
18 and over	1,095	83.7%
65 and over	255	19.5%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,273	96.4%
Two or more races	34	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.9%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 28.0%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	28.0%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$54,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 48.0%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,100
Median rent / month	$747
Owner occupied	56.4%
Renter occupied	43.6%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.3%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	26.4%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	41.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.6%
Electricity	13.6%
Fuel oil	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	36	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	132	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	219	35.5%
Households with children under 18	117	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	31.3%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	17.6%
Married	49.4%	44.3%
Separated	3.9%	2.1%
Widowed	3.0%	10.8%
Divorced	17.2%	25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	11.5%
Kindergarten	10	5.0%
Elementary school	94	47.0%
High school	26	13.0%
College / grad school	47	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Retail trade 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Other services 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Information 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Construction 3.3%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 27.1%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 13.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,232	94.1%
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)	1,309	100.0%
Born in same state	1,309	100.0%
Born in different state	686	52.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	155	11.8%
French	126	9.6%
Irish	102	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	0.9%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	80.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43963

What city is ZIP code 43963 in?

ZIP code 43963 is primarily assigned to Tiltonsville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43963 in?

ZIP code 43963 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43963 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 43963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 43963 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 43963 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43963?

The median home value in ZIP code 43963 is $98,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 43963?

ZIP code 43963 has an estimated population of 1,309 residents, with a density of 2,968 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43963 in?

ZIP code 43963 observes the EST timezone.