43843 ZIP Code — Walhonding, OH

Coshocton County, Ohio

ZIP code 43843 is located in Walhonding, Ohio, within Coshocton County. It covers approximately 44.48 square miles and serves a population of 877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43843

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 $200,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,125. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 43843 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

877

population

44.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walhonding	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43844 Warsaw (6.3 mi) 43028 Howard (7.4 mi) 43006 Brinkhaven (8.2 mi) 43037 Martinsburg (9.1 mi) 43014 Danville (9.8 mi) 43022 Gambier (9.8 mi) 44637 Killbuck (11.4 mi) 43822 Frazeysburg (12.4 mi) 44628 Glenmont (13.2 mi) 43080 Utica (15.1 mi) 43080 Utica (15.1 mi) 43071 Saint Louisville (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	877
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	44.48 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.3483
Longitude	-82.1637
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	35.5%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	51.8%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

877

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$51,125

Median household income

$30,261

Per capita income

$200,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

376

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	180	20.5%
18 and over	697	79.5%
65 and over	245	27.9%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	877	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	51.8%	32.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 29.2%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	29.2%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$51,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 38.9%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	48.5%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.3%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	27.0%
Wood	30.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	69.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	2.2%
Female householder, no spouse	103	28.7%
Households with children under 18	75	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	58.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.0%	12.9%
Married	81.7%	61.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	7.3%
Divorced	4.7%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 53.4%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 1.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	138	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 33.9%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 10.6%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Professional & management 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.8%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	26.4%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	20.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.0%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.9%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.7%
Retirement income	46.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	15.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	861	98.2%
Spanish	115	13.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	115	13.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	877	100.0%
Born in same state	877	100.0%
Born in different state	761	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	87	9.9%
Dutch	46	5.2%
Arab	42	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	3.1%
English	16	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43843

What city is ZIP code 43843 in?

ZIP code 43843 is primarily assigned to Walhonding, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43843 in?

ZIP code 43843 falls within Coshocton County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43843 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 43843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 43843 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 43843 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43843?

8% 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 43843 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 43843 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 43843 in?

ZIP code 43843 observes the EST timezone.