| City: | New Athens, Ohio |
| County: | Harrison County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:44:15 PM |
| Population: | 176 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1850, -80.9955 |
| Land Area: | 0.237 sq mi |
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New Athens sits in eastern Harrison County, Ohio, where 176 residents live in one of the state's smallest incorporated villages. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available across the 0.19 square mile territory. All 88 households and 6 local businesses receive mail exclusively through PO Boxes at the village post office.
The post office maintains 130 PO Boxes for a community of just 88 households. That's a 1.48x adoption rate. It means the New Athens post office serves not only village residents but also people from surrounding rural areas in Harrison County who use this location as their mail access point. Two rural carrier routes handle what limited delivery exists, but the PO Box Only designation means residents can't opt for home delivery.
New Athens is an old community. Of the 102 total housing units, 116 were built before 1939 (this count exceeds total units because the Census tracks structures differently). The median home value of $114,700 and median household income of $56,250 indicate a modest, working-class village. Street names include N Main St, Franklin Dr, and College St, suggesting a traditional small-town grid layout. Only 11.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees.
With a median age of 40.8 years and 82% homeownership (72 of 88 occupied units), New Athens is a stable, long-established community where most residents own their homes. The village supports four business establishments employing seven people. The compact 0.19 square mile footprint makes this one of Ohio's smallest ZIP codes by area.
All mail to New Athens addresses must use a PO Box. Street addressing isn't available for residential or business delivery in this ZIP code.
Classic small-town street pattern with Main Street as the central corridor, plus College St suggesting historic educational presence.
ZIP Code 43981 has 176 residents and 88 households (average 2.00 persons per household). The median age is 40.8 years, slightly older than the state (39.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.0% male and 54.0% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 176Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 239Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 742.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,458Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 88Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $152,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 208 | 171 | 239 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 176 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.8
Male Median Age: 41.5
Female Median Age: 40.3
| 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 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| White: | 170 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 170 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 81 | 46.02% | 41.5 years |
| Females: | 95 | 53.98% | 40.3 years |
| Total: | 176 | 100% | 40.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 239 | 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: | 239 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 239 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,458, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,458. Family households earn a median of $72,500 versus $23,958 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,542). By gender, male median income is $96,250 and female is $41,406, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $54,844 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.5%, which is far less than 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 Management (39.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,313 | $54,375 | $56,250 | $56,458 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,875 | $66,944 | $69,000 | $72,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,750 | $28,750 | $35,000 | $23,958 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,750 | $81,071 | $94,792 | $96,250 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,667 | $38,304 | $37,917 | $41,406 |
| Employed: | 105 | 51.47% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 99 | 48.53% |
| Total: | 204 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 41 | 39.05% |
| Service: | 5 | 4.76% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 24.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 16.19% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 15.24% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 105 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $152,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $152,500. The median gross rent is $713, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $713. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.86% (48.28% with a mortgage, 51.72% free-and-clear) and renters 17.14% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.23%, which is much higher 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $92,500 | $89,300 | $114,700 | $152,500 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 44.44% |
| $500 to $999: | 6 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 22.22% |
| $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: | 18 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $475 | $485 | $575 | $713 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 42 | 40.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 45 | 42.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 18 | 17.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 105 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 105 | 80.77% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 25 | 19.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 130 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 109 | 83.85% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 6.15% |
| Other Units: | 13 | 10.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 130 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 6.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.00 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 elementary (52.50%). College enrollment is 37.50%, 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: | 11 | 5.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 104 | 52.26% |
| Some college, no degree: | 20 | 10.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 27 | 13.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 37 | 18.59% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 199 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 188 | 94.47% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 37 | 18.59% |
| Private Insurance: | 144 | 54.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 101 | 38.11% |
| No Insurance: | 20 | 7.55% |
| Total: | 265 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 245 | 92.45% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
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: | 1 | 2.50% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 21 | 52.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 7.50% |
| College or graduate school: | 15 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 2.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 24 | 60.00% |
ZIP Code 43981 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 6 people with an annual payroll of $290,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 133Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $10,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $290,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 6Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43981 is located in Harrison 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 43981. It covers 0.237 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.237 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 3954068Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Athens village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43981 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.