ZIP Code 43935
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Martins Ferry · Belmont County · Ohio
- Population
- 8,943
- Median income
- $45,923
- Median home value
- $103,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.8%
- Land area
- 50.7 sq mi
176/sq mi
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
▼ 63% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
New York
ZIP code 43935 in Martins Ferry, Ohio has a population of 8,943. The median household income is $45,923, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $103,600, 63% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43935 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.7 square miles in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio. The area is home to 8,943 residents, producing a population density of 176 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 43935 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43935 sits at $45,923 (37% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,252. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $103,600 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $804 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43935 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Belmont County, so you can benchmark 43935 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 43935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43935.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43935, Martins Ferry, 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
8,943
Population
50.7
Area (sq mi)
176
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43935?
40.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.4%
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?
$45,923
Median Household Income
-37% vs state
$26,252
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,283
Total Housing Units
3,710
Occupied Units
573
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,600
Median Home Value
-47% vs state
$804
Median Rent
1949
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43935 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.7% | 139 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 158 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 172 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 187 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 202 |
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 110 business establishments in ZIP 43935, employing approximately 1,850 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,364,000.
110
Businesses
1,850
Employees
$91.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.7% |
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 43935 vs 43971 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43971 | Yorkville, OH | 1,150 | 3.0 mi |
| 43912 | Bridgeport, OH | 6,801 | 3.5 mi |
| 43934 | Lansing, OH | 295 | 3.9 mi |
| 43939 | Mount Pleasant, OH | 513 | 3.8 mi |
| 43963 | Tiltonsville, OH | 1,362 | 4.3 mi |
| 43905 | Barton, OH | 237 | 4.8 mi |
| 43943 | Rayland, OH | 3,472 | 6.9 mi |
| 26031 | Benwood, WV | 1,755 | 8.3 mi |
| 43917 | Dillonvale, OH | 3,136 | 7.4 mi |
| 26003 | Wheeling, WV | 43,002 | 6.4 mi |
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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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