43158 ZIP Code — Union Furnace, OH

Hocking County, Ohio

ZIP code 43158 is located in Union Furnace, Ohio, within Hocking County. It covers approximately 2.31 square miles and serves a population of 402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43158

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 $179,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

402

population

2.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43158 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43158

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43158. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union Furnace	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	402
Population density	174 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	2.31 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.4618
Longitude	-82.3680
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	40.9%	47.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	53.3%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	17.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

402

Population

174

People per sq mi

22.2

Median age

Median household income

$22,018

Per capita income

$179,300

Median home value

$1,035

Median monthly rent

57.4%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	161	40.0%
18 and over	241	60.0%
65 and over	37	9.2%
Median age	22.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Two or more races 20.9%

Group	Count	%
White	318	79.1%
Two or more races	84	20.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	47.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	53.3%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	17.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 31.8%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 40.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	31.8%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	40.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 55.4%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,300
Median rent / month	$1,035
Owner occupied	57.4%
Renter occupied	42.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	42.6%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	7.8%
3 bedrooms	10.9%
4 bedrooms	74.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.4%
Electricity	24.8%
Propane / LP gas	38.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	41	31.8%
Female householder, no spouse	21	16.3%
Households with children under 18	49	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	23	17.8%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	41.5%
Married	40.0%	45.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	12.7%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 5.2%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 29.9%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	36.0%
High school	106	59.6%
College / grad school	8	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.1%

Construction 22.0%

Retail trade 9.3%

Other services 8.8%

Public administration 6.0%

Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.2%
Service	46.7%
Sales & office	9.3%
Natural resources & construction	30.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.0%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 28.0%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.6%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	23.9%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	393	97.8%
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)	361	89.8%
Born in same state	361	89.8%
Born in different state	342	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	10.2%
Not a US citizen	41	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	81	20.1%
Italian	41	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43158

What city is ZIP code 43158 in?

ZIP code 43158 is primarily assigned to Union Furnace, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43158 in?

ZIP code 43158 falls within Hocking County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43158 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 43158 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43158?

22% of residents in ZIP code 43158 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43158?

The median home value in ZIP code 43158 is $179,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 43158?

ZIP code 43158 has an estimated population of 402 residents, with a density of 174 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43158 in?

ZIP code 43158 observes the EST timezone.