43793 ZIP Code — Woodsfield, OH

Monroe County, Ohio

ZIP code 43793 is located in Woodsfield, Ohio, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 105.48 square miles and serves a population of 4,647 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43793

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $46,085. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43793 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,647

population

105.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43793 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43793

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43793. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodsfield	Acceptable
Woodsfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43754 Lewisville (6.8 mi) 43747 Jerusalem (7.4 mi) 43716 Beallsville (8.8 mi) 43946 Sardis (10.3 mi) 43915 Clarington (10.5 mi) 43788 Summerfield (13.4 mi) 26159 Paden City (14.3 mi) 45767 New Matamoras (14.7 mi) 45745 Lower Salem (15.6 mi) 43942 Powhatan Point (15.8 mi) 26175 Sistersville (16.3 mi) 43719 Bethesda (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,647
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	105.48 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.7517
Longitude	-81.1009
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	55.8%	55.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	13.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,647

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$46,085

Median household income

$30,238

Per capita income

$124,200

Median home value

$539

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

1,864

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

122

124

5–9

133

107

10–14

115

117

15–19

125

130

20–24

140

252

25–34

270

243

35–44

261

343

45–54

369

179

55–59

192

108

60–64

115

306

65–74

328

140

75–84

150

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	879	18.9%
18 and over	3,768	81.1%
65 and over	1,088	23.4%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,394	93.9%
Two or more races	196	4.2%
Black or African American	39	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	33	0.7%
Asian	13	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	55.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	13.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$46,085

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,200
Median rent / month	$539
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	68.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.0%
Electricity	21.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	927	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	99	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	461	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	594	28.5%
Households with children under 18	500	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	757	36.4%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	18.8%
Married	48.9%	49.7%
Separated	0.6%	0.4%
Widowed	6.5%	12.6%
Divorced	9.9%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	6.1%
Kindergarten	57	7.7%
Elementary school	362	49.1%
High school	215	29.2%
College / grad school	58	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Retail trade 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.7%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Construction 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Other services 6.1%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 52.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	49.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,411	94.9%
Spanish	12	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,628	99.6%
Born in same state	4,600	99.0%
Born in different state	3,196	68.8%
Foreign born	28	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.4%
Not a US citizen	18	94.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	708	15.2%
French	401	8.6%
Arab	379	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	117	2.5%
Polish	35	0.8%
Irish	24	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43793

What city is ZIP code 43793 in?

ZIP code 43793 is primarily assigned to Woodsfield, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43793 in?

ZIP code 43793 falls within Monroe County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43793?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43793?

18% of residents in ZIP code 43793 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43793 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 43793 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43793?

The median home value in ZIP code 43793 is $124,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 43793 in?

ZIP code 43793 observes the EST timezone.