ZIP Code 43779 in Sarahsville, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sarahsville, Ohio
County:Noble County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:59:30 PM
Population:888 [See All]
Area Codes:220 / 740
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.8044, -81.4286
Land Area:36.468 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 43779 has 888 residents and 360 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 45.3 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.1%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:888Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:783Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:889Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:24.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,500Source: Census ACS
Households:360Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$217,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.47Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.73Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--939878815928908938953855840671585531783
Decennial Census971------------------888------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.3

Male Median Age: 48.6

Female Median Age: 41.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2020302115261525163629413030402588
Female2033302624173030432419334822258813
Total405360473943455559604874785265331621
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:86298.97%
Black:10.11%
Hispanic:*70.80%
Asian:00%
American Indian:10.11%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:871100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:43548.99%48.6 years
Females:45351.01%41.8 years
Total:888100%45.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:783100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:783100%
Total Native Population:783100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $64,500, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $28,719 (80.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,576. Family households earn a median of $62,650 versus $78,505 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,855). By gender, male median income is $70,469 and female is $40,066, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $30,403 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (41.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$35,781$33,456$38,015$37,991$37,593$39,531$41,106$42,500$45,924$47,370$54,387$56,483$64,500
Median Family Income$48,125$46,522$47,500$42,569$41,824$41,793$43,822$44,173$47,883$51,128$55,121$56,864$62,650
Median NonFamily Income$11,333$15,799$16,903$19,405$19,875$16,500$13,421$13,380$12,554$0$12,333$30,833$78,505
Median Male Income$36,500$37,188$37,308$37,935$0$38,807$39,477$41,597$42,344$45,625$54,063$41,389$70,469
Median Female Income$24,167$26,389$31,528$24,000$0$22,386$30,227$30,278$38,281$38,889$43,125$33,452$40,066
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:38156.11%
Unemployed:20.29%
Not In Labor Force:29643.59%
Total:679100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:13334.91%
Service:389.97%
Sales and Office:174.46%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:15741.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:369.45%
Total Civilian Employed Population:381100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $217,700, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $152,700 (234.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $111,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($988), is down $817 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $632. Of occupied housing, owners make up 97.17% (64.40% with a mortgage, 35.60% free-and-clear) and renters 2.83% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.75%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.38%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$65,000$72,700$86,400$82,900$79,500$92,100$98,300$95,800$106,100$113,100$135,800$164,700$217,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:888.89%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:111.11%
Total:9100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$817$814$840$817$0$0$850$850$632$632$629$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):19962.58%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):11034.59%
Renter Occupied:92.83%
Total Occupied Housing Units:318100%

Occupied Housing Units:31883.25%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6416.75%
Total Housing Units:382100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:29577.23%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:8722.77%
Total Housing Units:382100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.50% 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 98.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.50%, which is on par with the state rate (9.20%), down 7.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.44%). College enrollment is 19.19%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:101.58%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):38961.36%
Some college, no degree:8112.78%
Associate's degree:629.78%
Bachelor's degree:7912.46%
Graduate or professional degree:132.05%
Total:634100%
High school or higher:62498.42%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9214.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:61368.34%
Public Insurance:26729.77%
No Insurance:171.90%
Total:897100%
Has Health Insurance:88098.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty13.0%6.3%7.0%11.0%8.8%6.2%7.1%13.5%7.4%9.2%8.6%9.3%5.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4444.44%
High school (grades 9-12):3636.36%
College or graduate school:1919.19%
Total:99100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):8080.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 43779 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 30 people with an annual payroll of $824,000. USPS data shows 360 residential mailboxes and 14 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:360Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:14Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:374Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:360Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$166,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$824,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:30Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 43779 is located in Noble County, Ohio, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Ohio's 6th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 43779. It covers 36.468 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.029 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:36.468 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.029 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7215.03 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3970520Source: Census
Place Name:Sarahsville village; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


43780 | | 43778

Schools in ZIP Code 43779


ZIP Code 43779 is in the Noble Local School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Shenandoah High School 49346 Seneca Lake Rd
Sarahsville, OH 43779
District: Noble Local School District
Shenandoah Elementary School 20977 Zep Rd E
Sarahsville, OH 43779
District: Noble Local School District
St Sylvesters Central Elementary School 119 Wayne St
Woodsfield, OH 43793
District: Private SchoolNearby
Covenant Christian Academy 185 Shady Ave
Woodsfield, OH 43793
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Benedict Elementary School 220 N 7th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 43779


Muskingum University 10 College Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
Type: Post Secondary
Washington State Community College 710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
Type: Post Secondary
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training 21740 State Route 676
Marietta, OH 45750
Type: Post Secondary
Marietta College Irvine Bldg
Marietta, OH 45750
Type: Post Secondary
Ohio University-Eastern Campus 45425 National Rd W
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
Type: Post Secondary
Mid-Eastctc-Adult Education 400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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