ZIP Code 43837

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Port Washington · Tuscarawas County · Ohio

Population
1,973

15/sq mi

Median income
$58,929

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$113,600

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.9%

Median age 48.8

Land area
132.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 43837 in Port Washington, Ohio has a population of 1,973. The median household income is $58,929, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $113,600, 59% below the US average. 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43837 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.4 square miles in Port Washington, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,973 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43837 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43837 sits at $58,929 (19% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,143. The poverty rate stands at 24.3% and the unemployment rate at 12.2%. On housing, the median home value is $113,600 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $935 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43837 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscarawas County, so you can benchmark 43837 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 43837

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43837.

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What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43837, Port Washington, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,973

Population

132.4

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43837?

48.8

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,929

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$30,143

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

694

Total Housing Units

602

Occupied Units

92

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$113,600

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$935

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 43837, employing approximately 131 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,922,000.

16

Businesses

131

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 4 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 25.0%
Retail trade 3 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 43837 vs 44629 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
44629 Gnadenhutten, OH 2,403 4.2 mi
43832 Newcomerstown, OH 7,479 5.7 mi
44682 Tuscarawas, OH 803 7.7 mi
43749 Kimbolton, OH 2,339 10.5 mi
43840 Stone Creek, OH 1,248 9.7 mi
44653 Midvale, OH 599 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43837 in?
ZIP code 43837 (Port Washington) is located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Tuscarawas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tuscarawas-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43837?
ZIP code 43837 in Port Washington, OH has a population of 1,973 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43837?
The median household income in ZIP 43837 is $58,929, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43837?
The median home value in ZIP 43837 is $113,600, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43837?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43837 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43837?
ZIP code 43837 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43837?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43837 are: Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43837?
In ZIP code 43837, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 43837?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43837 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43837?
In ZIP code 43837, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43837?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43837 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Port Washington, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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