PlainZIP

Bellaire, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43906

Belmont County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,678
104/sq mi
$46,380
Median income
$113,900
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bellaire pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43906 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio, home to 8,678 residents across 83.4 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43906 reports a modest median household income of $46,380 (36% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,660. Local economic indicators show a 21.0% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $113,900 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $689 per month, and 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Belmont County, letting you compare 43906 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 43906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellaire, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43906.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43906, Bellaire, 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

8,678

Population

83.4

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43906?

49.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$46,380

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$28,660

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43906 ranks nationally

Bellaire, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,380 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,238

Total Housing Units

3,527

Occupied Units

711

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$113,900

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$689

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+31.2%

YoY Change (2022)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43906 have increased 31.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +0.3% 129
2019 +13.8% 147
2020 -2.9% 143
2021 +11.4% 159
2022 +31.2% 209

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 117 business establishments in ZIP 43906, employing approximately 1,636 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,994,000.

117

Businesses

1,636

Employees

$76.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 16 13.7%
Construction 13 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 12 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.0%
Manufacturing 6 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.1%
Wholesale trade 5 4.3%
Finance and insurance 5 4.3%
Educational services 4 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

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 43906 vs 43940 →

ZIP 43906 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43906 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43906 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 43906 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
43940 Neffs, OH 377 1.6 mi
43947 Shadyside, OH 5,322 4.0 mi
43934 Lansing, OH 295 4.6 mi
26031 Benwood, WV 1,755 4.3 mi
43912 Bridgeport, OH 6,801 5.3 mi
43928 Glencoe, OH 116 5.5 mi
26040 Mcmechen, WV 2,103 4.7 mi
43905 Barton, OH 237 6.6 mi
26038 Glen Dale, WV 2,855 5.4 mi
43967 Warnock, OH 21 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Belmont County

43950 standard
Saint Clairsville, OH
Pop: 16,762
43935 standard
Martins Ferry, OH
Pop: 8,943
43713 standard
Barnesville, OH
Pop: 7,487
43912 standard
Bridgeport, OH
Pop: 6,801
43947 standard
Shadyside, OH
Pop: 5,322
43718 standard
Belmont, OH
Pop: 3,209

Related Areas

Belmont County Bellaire, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43906 in? ▼
ZIP code 43906 (Bellaire) is located in Belmont County, Ohio. Belmont County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/belmont-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43906? ▼
ZIP code 43906 in Bellaire, OH has a population of 8,678 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43906 is $46,380, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43906 is $113,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43906 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43906? ▼
ZIP code 43906 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 1,636 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43906 are: Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43906 increased by 31.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43906? ▼
In ZIP code 43906, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 43906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43906 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43906? ▼
In ZIP code 43906, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43906 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.