| City: | Fultonham, Ohio |
| County: | Muskingum County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:16:38 AM |
| Population: | 73 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.8558, -82.1423 |
| Land Area: | 0.062 sq mi |
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Fultonham is a tiny rural hamlet in Muskingum County, Ohio, with just 73 residents and 33 households. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP code, this community actually receives mail through rural carrier delivery on Route R001. The ZIP code has no active post office facility and no PO Boxes. It's geographically contained as a point location within the larger ZIP code 43760.
The community sits along Old Town Road, which accounts for the entire street network in this ZIP code. With a median age of 44.5 years and median household income of $80,781, Fultonham represents a stable, middle-income rural population. All 33 housing units are occupied year-round with no seasonal vacancy. Homeownership is strong at 79% (26 of 33 households).
What makes Fultonham unusual is its employment pattern. An extraordinary 83% of workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, which is far above the national average. This suggests the community may be home to workers from a major logistics facility, distribution center, or utility infrastructure in the region. Additionally, 33% of residents work from home, indicating flexibility in work arrangements.
Mail for Fultonham addresses is delivered via rural route, not through PO Boxes. The PO Box classification reflects historical postal organization rather than current service, as the community has transitioned to standard rural carrier delivery typical of small Ohio villages.
The entire ZIP code consists of Old Town Road, reflecting the hamlet's compact rural character.
ZIP Code 43738 has 73 residents and 33 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.7%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 73Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 130Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,177.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $80,781Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 33Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $120,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 99 | 112 | 142 | 113 | 156 | 106 | 88 | 103 | 200 | 181 | 106 | 95 | 130 |
| Decennial Census | 164 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 73 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 40
Female Median Age: 51.2
| 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 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 66 | 92.96% |
| Black: | 2 | 2.82% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 2.82% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.41% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 36 | 49.32% | 40.0 years |
| Females: | 37 | 50.68% | 51.2 years |
| Total: | 73 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 130 | 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: | 130 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 130 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $80,781, which is considerably higher than the state median ($69,680), is up $39,531 (95.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,210. Family households earn a median of $111,667 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $111,667). By gender, male median income is $80,714 and female is $31,818, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $48,896 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 71.8%, which is markedly above the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (52.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,250 | $40,938 | $43,750 | $42,917 | $44,250 | $45,938 | $48,000 | $56,250 | $68,571 | $68,125 | $0 | $71,250 | $80,781 |
| Median Family Income | $48,125 | $51,875 | $50,000 | $50,750 | $50,625 | $46,875 | $46,875 | $47,031 | $71,667 | $69,688 | $75,500 | $80,750 | $111,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,750 | $27,188 | $30,714 | $31,667 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $0 | $28,750 | $30,714 | $0 | $34,135 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $41,250 | $41,964 | $41,625 | $43,906 | $0 | $45,000 | $40,000 | $36,250 | $38,750 | $41,250 | $36,250 | $43,750 | $80,714 |
| Median Female Income | $20,625 | $20,313 | $21,750 | $24,167 | $0 | $36,250 | $37,500 | $0 | $38,750 | $26,500 | $26,833 | $28,250 | $31,818 |
| Employed: | 84 | 71.79% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 33 | 28.21% |
| Total: | 117 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7 | 8.33% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 29.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 9.52% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 44 | 52.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 84 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $120,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $54,100 (81.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($988), is down $813 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $620. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.08% (63.27% with a mortgage, 36.73% free-and-clear) and renters 3.92% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $66,700 | $66,500 | $65,000 | $57,500 | $73,800 | $81,700 | $60,000 | $81,500 | $84,700 | $84,800 | $83,100 | $95,300 | $120,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 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: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $813 | $825 | $591 | $606 | $596 | $616 | $621 | $632 | $620 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 60.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 35.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 3.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 86.44% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 13.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 48 | 81.36% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 18.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 76.40%, which is on par with the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 18.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 18.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (53.85%). College enrollment is 53.85%, which is on par with the state rate (24.50%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 14.61% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 8.99% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 40 | 44.94% |
| Some college, no degree: | 15 | 16.85% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 14.61% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 68 | 76.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 92 | 69.70% |
| Public Insurance: | 38 | 28.79% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 1.52% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 130 | 98.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 4.2% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 12.1% | 25.0% | 21.1% | 18.8% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3 | 23.08% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 23.08% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 53.85% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 46.15% |
ZIP Code 43738 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43738 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 86,382 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 43738. It covers 0.062 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Zanesville, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 49780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 86,382Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.062 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 3929064Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fultonham village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43738 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 February 1, 2026.