PlainZIP

East Liverpool, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43920

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

23,438
202/sq mi
$50,251
Median income
$116,200
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Liverpool pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
202
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43920 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43920 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio, with 23,438 residents across 116.2 square miles, a density of 202 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43920 reports a modest median household income of $50,251 (31% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,777. Local economic indicators show a 20.5% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $116,200 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging $782 a month; 68.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Columbiana County, letting you compare 43920 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 43920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Liverpool, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43920.

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 43920, East Liverpool, 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

23,438

Population

116.2

Area (sq mi)

202

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43920?

44.0

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$50,251

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$29,777

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43920 ranks nationally

East Liverpool, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,251 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,113

Total Housing Units

8,828

Occupied Units

1,285

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$116,200

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$782

Median Rent

1958

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43920 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 123
2021 +11.4% 137
2022 +12.3% 154
2023 +2.2% 157
2024 +7.6% 169

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 425 business establishments in ZIP 43920, employing approximately 5,394 people with a combined annual payroll of $202,984,000.

425

Businesses

5,394

Employees

$203.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 69 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 64 15.1%
Accommodation and food services 42 9.9%
Construction 29 6.8%
Finance and insurance 26 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 18 4.2%
Wholesale trade 16 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.1%
Manufacturing 12 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.4%
Information 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 43920 vs 15059 →

ZIP 43920 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 43920 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43920 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 43920 ranks #null 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
15059 Midland, PA 4,193 4.8 mi
44441 Negley, OH 1,600 5.7 mi
26034 Chester, WV 4,905 6.1 mi
26050 Newell, WV 1,575 5.8 mi
44455 Rogers, OH 1,890 6.9 mi
26047 New Cumberland, WV 6,222 10.2 mi
43968 Wellsville, OH 7,182 6.2 mi
15052 Industry, PA 3,483 7.5 mi
26056 New Manchester, WV 93 10.2 mi
15043 Georgetown, PA 2,458 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbiana County

44460 standard
Salem, OH
Pop: 26,732
44432 standard
Lisbon, OH
Pop: 13,693
44408 standard
Columbiana, OH
Pop: 10,331
44413 standard
East Palestine, OH
Pop: 7,261
43968 standard
Wellsville, OH
Pop: 7,182
44431 standard
Leetonia, OH
Pop: 4,727

Related Areas

Columbiana County East Liverpool, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43920 in? ▼
ZIP code 43920 (East Liverpool) is located in Columbiana County, Ohio. Columbiana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbiana-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43920? ▼
ZIP code 43920 in East Liverpool, OH has a population of 23,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43920? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43920 is $50,251, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43920? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43920 is $116,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43920? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43920 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43920? ▼
ZIP code 43920 has 425 business establishments employing approximately 5,394 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43920? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43920 are: Retail trade (91), Other services (except public administration) (69), Health care and social assistance (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43920? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43920 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 43920? ▼
In ZIP code 43920, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 43920? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43920 is 23.3 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 43920? ▼
In ZIP code 43920, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43920? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43920 is 20.5% 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.