PlainZIP

Mingo Junction, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43938

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

5,794
70/sq mi
$55,446
Median income
$101,300
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
70
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43938 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43938 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mingo Junction, Jefferson County, Ohio, home to 5,794 residents across 82.8 square miles, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43938 reports a modest median household income of $55,446 (24% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,125. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.2%. Median home value sits at $101,300 (49% below the state average), median rent at $942 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 43938

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mingo Junction, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43938.

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 43938, Mingo Junction, 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

5,794

Population

82.8

Area (sq mi)

70

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43938?

40.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

How ZIP 43938 ranks nationally

Mingo Junction, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,446 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$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 43938 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 43938 ranks #5 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 43938 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 43938 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

43952 standard
Steubenville, OH
Pop: 19,050
43953 standard
Steubenville, OH
Pop: 11,553
43964 standard
Toronto, OH
Pop: 9,575
43910 standard
Bloomingdale, OH
Pop: 3,631
43943 standard
Rayland, OH
Pop: 3,472
43917 standard
Dillonvale, OH
Pop: 3,136

Related Areas

Jefferson County Mingo Junction, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43938 in? ▼
ZIP code 43938 (Mingo Junction) is located in Jefferson County, Ohio. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43938? ▼
ZIP code 43938 in Mingo Junction, OH has a population of 5,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43938? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43938 is $55,446, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43938? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43938 is $101,300, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43938? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43938 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43938? ▼
ZIP code 43938 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 874 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43938? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43938 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Wholesale trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43938? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43938 increased by 19.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 43938? ▼
In ZIP code 43938, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 43938? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43938 is 23.1 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 43938? ▼
In ZIP code 43938, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43938? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43938 is 23.3% 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.