ZIP Code 43903

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Amsterdam · Jefferson County · Ohio

Population
2,208

23/sq mi

Median income
$73,281

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$135,500

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.9%

Median age 48.6

Land area
96.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 43903 in Amsterdam, Ohio has a population of 2,208. The median household income is $73,281, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $135,500, 51% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43903 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.8 square miles in Amsterdam, Jefferson County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,208 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 43903 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43903 sits at $73,281 (0% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,793. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $135,500 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $661 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43903 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 43903 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 43903

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43903.

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 · 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 43903, Amsterdam, 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

2,208

Population

96.8

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43903?

48.6

Median Age

44.5%

Male

55.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$73,281

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$31,793

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,100

Total Housing Units

784

Occupied Units

316

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$135,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$661

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 43903, employing approximately 169 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,199,000.

13

Businesses

169

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 23.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 43903 vs 43970 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43970 Wolf Run, OH 31 3.3 mi
43925 East Springfield, OH 82 5.0 mi
43908 Bergholz, OH 1,574 4.9 mi
43986 Jewett, OH 1,975 6.6 mi
43976 Hopedale, OH 1,632 7.6 mi
44615 Carrollton, OH 11,125 9.2 mi
43910 Bloomingdale, OH 3,631 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43903 in?
ZIP code 43903 (Amsterdam) is located in Jefferson County, Ohio. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43903?
ZIP code 43903 in Amsterdam, OH has a population of 2,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43903?
The median household income in ZIP 43903 is $73,281, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43903?
The median home value in ZIP 43903 is $135,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43903?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43903 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43903?
ZIP code 43903 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43903?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43903 are: Retail trade (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43903?
In ZIP code 43903, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 43903?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43903 is 34.3 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 43903?
In ZIP code 43903, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43903?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43903 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Amsterdam, 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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