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 High-density area
- $50,251
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43920 (East Liverpool, OH) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.5 in 2023 to 169.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,777. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,200 (41% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $782; owner occupancy is 68.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbiana County, so 43920 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 43920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Liverpool, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43920.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Construction 29
Construction
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43920?
44.0
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.2%
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?
$50,251
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$29,777
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43920 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
East Liverpool, 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)
$50,251 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
10,113housing units
10,113
Total Housing Units
8,828
Occupied Units
1,285
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,200
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43920
East Liverpool (43920)
23,438 residents
- 43968 7,182
Wellsville (43968)
7,182 residents
- 26047 6,222
New Cumberland (26047)
6,222 residents
- 26034 4,905
Chester (26034)
4,905 residents
- 15059 4,193
Midland (15059)
4,193 residents
- 15052 3,483
Industry (15052)
3,483 residents
- 15043 2,458
Georgetown (15043)
2,458 residents
- 44455 1,890
Rogers (44455)
1,890 residents
- 44441 1,600
Negley (44441)
1,600 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43920 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43920 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44441
Negley (44441)
$144,412 median income
- 15043
Georgetown (15043)
$87,672 median income
- 15052
Industry (15052)
$73,352 median income
- 44455
Rogers (44455)
$71,050 median income
- 15059
Midland (15059)
$66,231 median income
- 43968
Wellsville (43968)
$59,200 median income
- 26047
New Cumberland (26047)
$58,641 median income
- 26034 $56,556
Chester (26034)
$56,556 median income
- 26056 $54,286
New Manchester (26056)
$54,286 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43920, 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 (23,438 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 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.
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