| City: | East Fultonham, Ohio |
| City Alias: | E Fultonham |
| County: | Muskingum County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:42:02 PM |
| Population: | 382 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.8547, -82.1186 |
| Land Area: | 0.692 sq mi |
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East Fultonham is a small village in Muskingum County, Ohio, about 60 miles east of Columbus. With 382 residents in 137 households, it's a compact community of roughly a quarter square mile. Despite the PO Box classification, rural carrier routes deliver mail to surrounding areas. The village itself is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents here must pick up their mail at the post office.
The post office maintains 183 PO Boxes for a community of 137 households. That 1.3x adoption rate suggests the East Fultonham post office serves people beyond the village limits, likely rural families scattered through the surrounding countryside.
Street names like 2nd Street, 4th Street, North Street, and South Street indicate an old grid pattern typical of 19th-century Ohio villages. Old Town Road hints at the community's long history, and most housing was built before 1939. The housing stock here predates modern development entirely.
East Fultonham's workforce has an unusual concentration in transportation and warehousing. Nearly all employed residents work in this sector, likely commuting to distribution centers and logistics hubs in the Columbus metropolitan area. Median household income sits at $100,792, well above state and national averages. About 17% work from home.
Street names show a traditional Ohio village grid with numbered streets and historic local names.
ZIP Code 43735 has 382 residents and 137 households (average 2.79 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.3%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 382Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 620Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 552.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 137Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $97,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.79Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.77Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 373 | 345 | 286 | 436 | 497 | 494 | 475 | 438 | 440 | 369 | 225 | 394 | 497 | 620 |
| Decennial Census | 499 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 382 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.3
Male Median Age: 32.2
Female Median Age: 34.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 22 | 17 | 26 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Female | 9 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 20 | 39 | 33 | 37 | 16 | 24 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 39 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 11 |
| White: | 368 | 98.13% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 1.60% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 375 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 194 | 50.79% | 32.2 years |
| Females: | 188 | 49.21% | 34.6 years |
| Total: | 382 | 100% | 33.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 620 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 620 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 620 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $37,031 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,458. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $56,265 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $56,265 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.9%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (58.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,031 | $37,768 | $40,550 | $45,272 | $46,125 | $46,418 | $46,491 | $49,674 | $49,458 | $0 | $0 | $98,333 | $100,792 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $39,500 | $63,333 | $63,571 | $65,278 | $0 | $46,250 | $47,303 | $56,607 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $98,333 | $101,000 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,929 | $15,670 | $16,250 | $45,217 | $45,825 | $46,489 | $46,086 | $48,940 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $18,750 | $30,083 | $0 | $27,143 | $0 | $26,627 | $26,725 | $27,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,153 | $56,265 |
| Median Female Income | $26,875 | $34,464 | $40,625 | $42,639 | $0 | $25,625 | $19,671 | $0 | $18,984 | $17,163 | $20,208 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 176 | 66.92% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 87 | 33.08% |
| Total: | 263 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 64 | 36.36% |
| Service: | 10 | 5.68% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 102 | 57.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 176 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $97,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $63,600 (188.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $546. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.78% (86.32% with a mortgage, 13.68% free-and-clear) and renters 47.22% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $33,700 | $33,400 | $34,300 | $72,800 | $76,200 | $74,800 | $72,200 | $73,200 | $27,400 | $26,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $97,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 85 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $638 | $642 | $630 | $522 | $546 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 82 | 45.56% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 13 | 7.22% |
| Renter Occupied: | 85 | 47.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 180 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 180 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (71.92%). College enrollment is 21.92%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 4.94% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 26 | 9.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 75 | 28.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 85 | 32.32% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 64 | 24.33% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 263 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 250 | 95.06% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 64 | 24.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 421 | 53.16% |
| Public Insurance: | 371 | 46.84% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 792 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 792 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.0% | 17.4% | 18.4% | 23.5% | 19.2% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 0.0% | 12.5% | 21.2% | 46.0% | 17.6% | 15.9% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 7 | 2.40% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 210 | 71.92% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 3.77% |
| College or graduate school: | 64 | 21.92% |
| Total: | 292 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 2.40% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 221 | 75.68% |
ZIP Code 43735 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 42 people with an annual payroll of $5,256,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 197Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,208,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,256,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 42Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43735 is located in Muskingum County, Ohio, within the Zanesville, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 49780) and Ohio's 12nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 86,074 people, about 0.44% of whom live in ZIP Code 43735. It covers 0.692 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.066 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Zanesville, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 49780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 86,074Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.692 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.066 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2271.91 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3923534Source: Census |
| Place Name: | East Fultonham CDP; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43735 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.