PlainZIP

Martins Ferry, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43935

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

8,943
176/sq mi
$45,923
Median income
$103,600
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
176
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43935 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43935 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio, home to 8,943 residents across 50.7 square miles, a density of 176 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43935 reports a modest median household income of $45,923 (37% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,252. Poverty here runs at 28.6%, with unemployment measured at 12.3%. The typical home here is valued at $103,600 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $804 monthly, and 62.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 43935

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martins Ferry, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43935.

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 43935, Martins Ferry, 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

8,943

Population

50.7

Area (sq mi)

176

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43935?

40.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.6%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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

How ZIP 43935 ranks nationally

Martins Ferry, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,923 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$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 43935 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 43935 ranks #2 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 43935 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 43935 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Belmont County

43950 standard
Saint Clairsville, OH
Pop: 16,762
43906 standard
Bellaire, OH
Pop: 8,678
43713 standard
Barnesville, OH
Pop: 7,487
43912 standard
Bridgeport, OH
Pop: 6,801
43947 standard
Shadyside, OH
Pop: 5,322
43718 standard
Belmont, OH
Pop: 3,209

Related Areas

Belmont County Martins Ferry, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43935 in? ▼
ZIP code 43935 (Martins Ferry) 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 43935? ▼
ZIP code 43935 in Martins Ferry, OH has a population of 8,943 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43935? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43935 is $45,923, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43935? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43935 is $103,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43935? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43935 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43935? ▼
ZIP code 43935 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 1,850 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43935? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43935 are: Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43935? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43935 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 43935? ▼
In ZIP code 43935, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 43935? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43935 is 22.9 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 43935? ▼
In ZIP code 43935, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43935? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43935 is 28.6% 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.