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 High-density area
- $55,668
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43912 (Bridgeport, OH) rose +60.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 155.4 in 2023 to 250.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,782. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,600 (38% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $656; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Belmont County, so 43912 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 43912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43912.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43912?
44.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.5%
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?
$55,668
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$32,782
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43912 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Bridgeport, 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)
$55,668 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,114housing units
3,114
Total Housing Units
2,615
Occupied Units
499
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,600
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43950
Saint Clairsville (43950)
16,762 residents
- 43935
Martins Ferry (43935)
8,943 residents
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
8,678 residents
- 43912
Bridgeport (43912)
6,801 residents
- 43947 5,322
Shadyside (43947)
5,322 residents
- 43917 3,136
Dillonvale (43917)
3,136 residents
- 26031 1,755
Benwood (26031)
1,755 residents
- 43939 513
Mount Pleasant (43939)
513 residents
- 43940 377
Neffs (43940)
377 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43912 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43912 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43905
Barton (43905)
$81,295 median income
- 43950
Saint Clairsville (43950)
$76,175 median income
- 43917
Dillonvale (43917)
$59,280 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
- 43939
Mount Pleasant (43939)
$46,250 median income
- 43940
Neffs (43940)
$45,952 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43912, 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 (6,801 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 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.
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