ZIP Code 43938
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Mingo Junction · Jefferson County · Ohio
- Population
- 5,794
- Median income
- $55,446
- Median home value
- $101,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.6%
- Land area
- 82.8 sq mi
70/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
New York
ZIP code 43938 in Mingo Junction, Ohio has a population of 5,794. The median household income is $55,446, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $101,300, 64% below the US average. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43938 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.8 square miles in Mingo Junction, Jefferson County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,794 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 43938 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43938 sits at $55,446 (24% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,125. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $101,300 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43938 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 43938 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 43938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43938.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 43938, Mingo Junction, 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
5,794
Population
82.8
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43938?
40.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$55,446
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$29,125
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 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?
2,674
Total Housing Units
2,257
Occupied Units
417
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,300
Median Home Value
-49% vs state
$942
Median Rent
1955
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
+19.0%
YoY Change (2024)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43938 have increased 19.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 126 |
| 2020 | -8.6% | 116 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 137 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 163 |
| 2024 | — | 191 |
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 51 business establishments in ZIP 43938, employing approximately 874 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,796,000.
51
Businesses
874
Employees
$58.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 15.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.9% |
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 43938 vs 43913 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43913 | Brilliant, OH | 1,490 | 3.2 mi |
| 43953 | Steubenville, OH | 11,553 | 4.2 mi |
| 26030 | Beech Bottom, WV | 516 | 5.4 mi |
| 43952 | Steubenville, OH | 19,050 | 6.5 mi |
| 26037 | Follansbee, WV | 6,642 | 5.1 mi |
| 26075 | Windsor Heights, WV | 505 | 7.5 mi |
| 43943 | Rayland, OH | 3,472 | 6.2 mi |
| 43948 | Smithfield, OH | 670 | 6.0 mi |
| 26070 | Wellsburg, WV | 8,441 | 5.9 mi |
| 43963 | Tiltonsville, OH | 1,362 | 9.2 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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