Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 43981 covers New Athens, OH in Harrison County with a population of about 171.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 57.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in telephone area codes 220, 740; U.S. House district OH-6; the WHEELING - STEUBENVILLE media market.
New Athens, OH fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 43981 is about $56,250 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 15.2%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 11.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Construction, and Administrative support; a mean commute of about 82.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $114,700 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $400 (about 66% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 88.0% (about 22.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 43981 in New Athens, OH, a household would need roughly $32,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $737. That sits below the local median household income ($56,250), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.
FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for New Athens village, OH as Very Low (composite score 11.4), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (34.8) and flood (27.3). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.
Climate normals for New Athens village, OH show limited published climate normals on US5.
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 7 for ZIP 43981 (New Athens village, OH) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.