ZIP Code 43906

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Bellaire · Belmont County · Ohio

Population
8,678

104/sq mi

Median income
$46,380

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$113,900

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.0%

Median age 49.1

Land area
83.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 43906 in Bellaire, Ohio has a population of 8,678. The median household income is $46,380, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $113,900, 59% below the US average. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.4 square miles in Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio. The area is home to 8,678 residents, producing a population density of 104 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 43906 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43906 sits at $46,380 (36% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,660. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. 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, a direct signal of whether 43906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Belmont County, so you can benchmark 43906 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 43906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,678

Population

83.4

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Bellaire, 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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