PlainZIP

Bridgeport, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43912

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

6,801
139/sq mi
$55,668
Median income
$121,600
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
139
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43912 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43912 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio, home to 6,801 residents across 48.8 square miles, a density of 139 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43912 reports a modest median household income of $55,668 (24% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,782. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $121,600 (38% below the state average), median rent at $656 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43912, plus 6 more within Belmont County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 43912

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43912.

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 43912, Bridgeport, 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

6,801

Population

48.8

Area (sq mi)

139

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43912?

44.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$55,668

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$32,782

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43912 ranks nationally

Bridgeport, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,668 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,114

Total Housing Units

2,615

Occupied Units

499

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$121,600

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$656

Median Rent

1952

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

+60.9%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43912 have increased 60.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.3% 139
2021 +6.4% 148
2022 +1.8% 150
2023 +3.5% 155
2024 +60.9% 250

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 137 business establishments in ZIP 43912, employing approximately 1,301 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,793,000.

137

Businesses

1,301

Employees

$61.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 19.7%
Construction 20 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 14 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 14 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 6.6%
Wholesale trade 8 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 5.8%
Finance and insurance 8 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.6%
Manufacturing 3 2.2%

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 43912 vs 43934 →

ZIP 43912 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 43912 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43912 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 43912 ranks #5 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
43934 Lansing, OH 295 0.7 mi
43905 Barton, OH 237 2.5 mi
43935 Martins Ferry, OH 8,943 3.5 mi
43939 Mount Pleasant, OH 513 5.5 mi
43906 Bellaire, OH 8,678 5.3 mi
43940 Neffs, OH 377 4.4 mi
43950 Saint Clairsville, OH 16,762 7.0 mi
43947 Shadyside, OH 5,322 9.1 mi
43917 Dillonvale, OH 3,136 9.5 mi
26031 Benwood, WV 1,755 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Belmont County

43950 standard
Saint Clairsville, OH
Pop: 16,762
43935 standard
Martins Ferry, OH
Pop: 8,943
43906 standard
Bellaire, OH
Pop: 8,678
43713 standard
Barnesville, OH
Pop: 7,487
43947 standard
Shadyside, OH
Pop: 5,322
43718 standard
Belmont, OH
Pop: 3,209

Related Areas

Belmont County Bridgeport, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43912 in? ▼
ZIP code 43912 (Bridgeport) 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 43912? ▼
ZIP code 43912 in Bridgeport, OH has a population of 6,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43912? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43912 is $55,668, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43912? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43912 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43912? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43912 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43912? ▼
ZIP code 43912 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,301 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43912? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43912 are: Retail trade (27), Construction (20), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43912? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43912 increased by 60.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 43912? ▼
In ZIP code 43912, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 43912? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43912 is 27.1 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 43912? ▼
In ZIP code 43912, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43912? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43912 is 13.7% 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.