| City: | Holloway, Ohio |
| County: | Belmont County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:44:18 PM |
| Population: | 270 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1625, -81.1325 |
| Land Area: | 0.655 sq mi |
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ZIP 43985 serves Holloway, Ohio, a small community of 270 residents in Belmont County. Despite the zip's P classification (PO Box only), rural carrier routes deliver mail to homes along six streets including E Main Street, Center Avenue, and S Second Street. The high PO Box adoption rate of 87% doesn't mean residents lack street delivery options. It reflects a balanced preference where local households choose between carrier delivery and the post office's 82 PO Boxes.
The community spans just 0.66 square miles of land, making it one of Ohio's more compact rural ZIPs. Two rural routes serve the area, covering streets like Ashton Street, Cireddu Street, and Jewell Avenue. With 94 occupied households and a population-to-household ratio of 2.9, this fits the pattern of typical small-town family households. The median age of 35.5 years suggests a working-age population that's chosen to stay in or move to this eastern Ohio community.
The street names reveal a traditional small-town grid with numbered streets (S Second Street) and a main commercial corridor (E Main Street). The mix of streets and avenues with directional markers suggests an established settlement pattern from the early 20th century.
ZIP Code 43985 has 270 residents and 94 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (1.1%, much lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 270Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 231Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 412.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $65,625Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 94Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 159 | 183 | 177 | 121 | 129 | 138 | 127 | 93 | 78 | 70 | 238 | 223 | 237 | 231 |
| Decennial Census | 128 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 270 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.5
Male Median Age: 36.5
Female Median Age: 33.3
| 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 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 22 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| White: | 261 | 98.49% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.38% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.13% |
| Total: | 265 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 134 | 49.63% | 36.5 years |
| Females: | 136 | 50.37% | 33.3 years |
| Total: | 270 | 100% | 35.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 224 | 96.97% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 7 | 3.03% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 231 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 231 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $65,625, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $31,250 (90.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,250. Family households earn a median of $88,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $88,750). By gender, male median income is $70,882 and female is $37,000, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $33,882 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.0%, 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 Production (40.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,375 | $34,107 | $43,125 | $41,250 | $54,167 | $53,750 | $55,000 | $47,188 | $49,375 | $48,750 | $65,833 | $50,250 | $0 | $65,625 |
| Median Family Income | $34,844 | $39,375 | $47,857 | $56,250 | $58,000 | $60,500 | $49,375 | $42,000 | $48,125 | $0 | $76,500 | $0 | $0 | $88,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,821 | $9,231 | $9,464 | $9,464 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $72,083 | $52,500 | $45,000 | $44,167 | $0 | $44,688 | $62,500 | $61,250 | $64,375 | $64,375 | $60,486 | $65,735 | $69,167 | $70,882 |
| Median Female Income | $26,875 | $26,875 | $26,875 | $0 | $0 | $60,313 | $50,000 | $0 | $52,500 | $0 | $45,833 | $44,375 | $34,500 | $37,000 |
| Employed: | 94 | 55.95% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 74 | 44.05% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18 | 19.15% |
| Service: | 12 | 12.77% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 10.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 17.02% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 38 | 40.43% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 94 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $36,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $75,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.52% (19.74% with a mortgage, 80.26% free-and-clear) and renters 16.48% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.55%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $36,700 | $38,300 | $46,100 | $56,700 | $72,700 | $77,500 | $71,700 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $64,200 | $62,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 6.67% |
| $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: | 9 | 60.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $441 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $810 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15 | 16.48% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 61 | 67.03% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 16.48% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 91 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 91 | 78.45% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 25 | 21.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 75 | 64.66% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 4.31% |
| Other Units: | 36 | 31.03% |
| Total Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.40% 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 91.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 60.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 20.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 35.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.80 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 (56.25%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 2 | 1.41% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 7.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 89 | 62.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 21 | 14.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 12.68% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 1.41% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 130 | 91.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 1.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 122 | 46.21% |
| Public Insurance: | 140 | 53.03% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 0.76% |
| Total: | 264 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 262 | 99.24% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.3% | 5.9% | 7.7% | 22.2% | 21.1% | 22.5% | 25.0% | 28.6% | 18.2% | 21.1% | 32.0% | 37.8% | 38.0% | 20.8% |
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: | 1 | 2.08% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 27 | 56.25% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 41.67% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 2.08% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 48 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 43985 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: | 88Source: 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 43985 is located in Belmont County, Ohio, within the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48540) and Ohio's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 147,950 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 43985. It covers 0.655 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Wheeling, WV-OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 147,950Source: Census |
| MSA: | Wheeling, WV-OH MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.655 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 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: | 3935924Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Holloway village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43985 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.