Port Washington, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43837
Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,973
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,929
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Washington pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43837 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43837 covers 132.4 square miles in Port Washington, Tuscarawas County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,973 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43837 reports a modest median household income of $58,929 (19% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,143. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,600 (42% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $935; owner occupancy is 83.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscarawas County, so 43837 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 43837
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Washington, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43837.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,973
Population
132.4
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43837?
48.8
Median Age
56.8%
Male
43.2%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$30,143
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43837 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Port Washington, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,929 27th percentile higher than 27% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
694housing units
694
Total Housing Units
602
Occupied Units
92
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,600
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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 43837 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43832
Newcomerstown (43832)
7,479 residents
- 44629 2,403
Gnadenhutten (44629)
2,403 residents
- 43749 2,339
Kimbolton (43749)
2,339 residents
- 43837 1,973
Port Washington (43837)
1,973 residents
- 43840 1,248
Stone Creek (43840)
1,248 residents
- 44682 803
Tuscarawas (44682)
803 residents
- 44653 599
Midvale (44653)
599 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43837 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43837 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44682
Tuscarawas (44682)
$86,250 median income
- 44629
Gnadenhutten (44629)
$81,625 median income
- 44653
Midvale (44653)
$71,389 median income
- 43749
Kimbolton (43749)
$65,565 median income
- 43840
Stone Creek (43840)
$63,750 median income
- 43837
Port Washington (43837)
$58,929 median income
- 43832
Newcomerstown (43832)
$58,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43837 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43837, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,973 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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