Woodsfield, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43793
Monroe County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,110
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,234
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodsfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43793 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43793 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, home to 5,110 residents across 267.5 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43793 reports a modest median household income of $49,234 (33% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,960. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,200 (31% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $707; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 43793 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 43793
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodsfield, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43793.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 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 43793, Woodsfield, 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
5,110
Population
267.5
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43793?
44.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$49,234
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$31,960
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43793 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Woodsfield, 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)
$49,234 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
2,741housing units
2,741
Total Housing Units
2,168
Occupied Units
573
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,200
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$707
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 124 business establishments in ZIP 43793, employing approximately 1,079 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,929,000.
124
Businesses
1,079
Employees
$30.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.4% |
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 43793 vs 43747 →
ZIP 43793 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43793
Woodsfield (43793)
5,110 residents
- 43946
Sardis (43946)
2,114 residents
- 43716 1,973
Beallsville (43716)
1,973 residents
- 43754 1,542
Lewisville (43754)
1,542 residents
- 43747 1,083
Jerusalem (43747)
1,083 residents
- 45734 549
Graysville (45734)
549 residents
- 43902 202
Alledonia (43902)
202 residents
- 43914 94
Cameron (43914)
94 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43793 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43793 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43747
Jerusalem (43747)
$77,115 median income
- 43754
Lewisville (43754)
$75,568 median income
- 43716
Beallsville (43716)
$63,036 median income
- 43946
Sardis (43946)
$62,832 median income
- 43793
Woodsfield (43793)
$49,234 median income
- 45734
Graysville (45734)
$48,676 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43793 ranks #5 of 6 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 43793, 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 (5,110 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 43793 in?
ZIP code 43793 (Woodsfield) is located in Monroe County, Ohio. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43793?
ZIP code 43793 in Woodsfield, OH has a population of 5,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43793?
The median household income in ZIP 43793 is $49,234, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43793?
The median home value in ZIP 43793 is $136,200, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43793?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43793 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43793?
ZIP code 43793 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 1,079 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43793?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43793 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (24), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43793?
In ZIP code 43793, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 43793?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43793 is 33.0 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 43793?
In ZIP code 43793, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43793?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43793 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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