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 Moderate-density area
- $46,380
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,660. The poverty rate is 21.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,900 (42% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $689; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Belmont County, so 43906 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 43906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellaire, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43906.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43906?
49.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.9%
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?
$46,380
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$28,660
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43906 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Bellaire, 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)
$46,380 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
4,238housing units
4,238
Total Housing Units
3,527
Occupied Units
711
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,900
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
8,678 residents
- 43912
Bridgeport (43912)
6,801 residents
- 43947
Shadyside (43947)
5,322 residents
- 26038 2,855
Glen Dale (26038)
2,855 residents
- 26040 2,103
Mcmechen (26040)
2,103 residents
- 26031 1,755
Benwood (26031)
1,755 residents
- 43940 377
Neffs (43940)
377 residents
- 43934 295
Lansing (43934)
295 residents
- 43905 237
Barton (43905)
237 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43906 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43906 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43928
Glencoe (43928)
$90,855 median income
- 43905
Barton (43905)
$81,295 median income
- 26038
Glen Dale (26038)
$76,875 median income
- 43947
Shadyside (43947)
$58,269 median income
- 43912
Bridgeport (43912)
$55,668 median income
- 26031
Benwood (26031)
$46,797 median income
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
$46,380 median income
- 43940
Neffs (43940)
$45,952 median income
- 26040
Mcmechen (26040)
$39,444 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43906, 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 (8,678 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 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.
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