ZIP Code 43908

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Bergholz · Jefferson County · Ohio

Population
1,574

20/sq mi

Median income
$62,841

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$100,000

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.6%

Median age 40.3

Land area
80.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 43908 in Bergholz, Ohio has a population of 1,574. The median household income is $62,841, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $100,000, 64% below the US average. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43908 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.7 square miles in Bergholz, Jefferson County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,574 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 43908 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43908 sits at $62,841 (14% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,347. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $100,000 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $783 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43908 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 43908 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 →

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 43908, Bergholz, 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

1,574

Population

80.7

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43908?

40.3

Median Age

59.6%

Male

40.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
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 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$62,841

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$26,347

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

520

Total Housing Units

399

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$100,000

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 43908, employing approximately 270 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,789,000.

17

Businesses

270

Employees

$15.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 35.3%
Finance and insurance 3 17.6%

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 43908 vs 43970 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43970 Wolf Run, OH 31 3.2 mi
43925 East Springfield, OH 82 4.3 mi
43903 Amsterdam, OH 2,208 4.9 mi
43932 Irondale, OH 931 5.9 mi
43945 Salineville, OH 3,191 8.7 mi
43930 Hammondsville, OH 882 7.0 mi
43976 Hopedale, OH 1,632 10.1 mi
43944 Richmond, OH 2,529 7.7 mi
43910 Bloomingdale, OH 3,631 9.8 mi
44651 Mechanicstown, OH 861 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43908 in?
ZIP code 43908 (Bergholz) 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 43908?
ZIP code 43908 in Bergholz, OH has a population of 1,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43908?
The median household income in ZIP 43908 is $62,841, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43908?
The median home value in ZIP 43908 is $100,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43908?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43908 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43908?
ZIP code 43908 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43908?
In ZIP code 43908, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43908?
In ZIP code 43908, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43908?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43908 is 15.8% 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 Bergholz, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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