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 Moderate-density area
- $55,446
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd 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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,125. The poverty rate is 23.3%, 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 $101,300 (49% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $942; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 43938 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 43938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mingo Junction, OH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$29,125
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43938 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Mingo Junction, 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)
$55,446 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
2,674housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 43952
Steubenville (43952)
19,050 residents
- 43953
Steubenville (43953)
11,553 residents
- 26070
Wellsburg (26070)
8,441 residents
- 26037 6,642
Follansbee (26037)
6,642 residents
- 43938 5,794
Mingo Junction (43938)
5,794 residents
- 43943 3,472
Rayland (43943)
3,472 residents
- 43913 1,490
Brilliant (43913)
1,490 residents
- 43963 1,362
Tiltonsville (43963)
1,362 residents
- 43948 670
Smithfield (43948)
670 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43938 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43938 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43948
Smithfield (43948)
$142,606 median income
- 43953
Steubenville (43953)
$74,107 median income
- 26037
Follansbee (26037)
$59,508 median income
- 43963 $56,813
Tiltonsville (43963)
$56,813 median income
- 43938 $55,446
Mingo Junction (43938)
$55,446 median income
- 43943 $54,784
Rayland (43943)
$54,784 median income
- 26075 $53,750
Windsor Heights (26075)
$53,750 median income
- 26070 $52,359
Wellsburg (26070)
$52,359 median income
- 43952 $47,624
Steubenville (43952)
$47,624 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43938, 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 (5,794 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 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.
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