Powhatan Point, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43942
Belmont County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,500
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,023
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Powhatan Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43942 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43942 covers 54.2 square miles in Powhatan Point, Belmont County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,500 residents on file, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43942 reports a modest median household income of $51,023 (30% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,251. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,900 (38% below the average Ohio ZIP); owner occupancy is 66.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Belmont County, so 43942 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 43942
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Powhatan Point, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43942.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 43942, Powhatan Point, 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
2,500
Population
54.2
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43942?
51.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.7%
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?
$51,023
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$32,251
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43942 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Powhatan Point, 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)
$51,023 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,077housing units
1,077
Total Housing Units
925
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,900
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 43942, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,151,000.
39
Businesses
221
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.7% |
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 43942 vs 43933 →
ZIP 43942 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26041
Moundsville (26041)
16,183 residents
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
8,678 residents
- 43947 5,322
Shadyside (43947)
5,322 residents
- 26038 2,855
Glen Dale (26038)
2,855 residents
- 43942 2,500
Powhatan Point (43942)
2,500 residents
- 43933 2,070
Jacobsburg (43933)
2,070 residents
- 26055 1,756
Proctor (26055)
1,756 residents
- 43915 1,495
Clarington (43915)
1,495 residents
- 43902 202
Alledonia (43902)
202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43942 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43942 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43928
Glencoe (43928)
$90,855 median income
- 26038
Glen Dale (26038)
$76,875 median income
- 43915
Clarington (43915)
$74,405 median income
- 43933
Jacobsburg (43933)
$59,881 median income
- 43947
Shadyside (43947)
$58,269 median income
- 26041
Moundsville (26041)
$54,419 median income
- 43942
Powhatan Point (43942)
$51,023 median income
- 26055
Proctor (26055)
$49,821 median income
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
$46,380 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43942 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43933 | Jacobsburg, OH | 2,070 | 5.6 mi |
| 43902 | Alledonia, OH | 202 | 6.3 mi |
| 43915 | Clarington, OH | 1,495 | 7.6 mi |
| 43947 | Shadyside, OH | 5,322 | 7.2 mi |
| 26041 | Moundsville, WV | 16,183 | 7.9 mi |
| 26055 | Proctor, WV | 1,756 | 8.5 mi |
| 43914 | Cameron, OH | 94 | 8.2 mi |
| 43906 | Bellaire, OH | 8,678 | 10.5 mi |
| 43928 | Glencoe, OH | 116 | 10.6 mi |
| 26038 | Glen Dale, WV | 2,855 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43942, 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 (2,500 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 43942 in?
ZIP code 43942 (Powhatan Point) 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 43942?
ZIP code 43942 in Powhatan Point, OH has a population of 2,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43942?
The median household income in ZIP 43942 is $51,023, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43942?
The median home value in ZIP 43942 is $122,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43942?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43942 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43942?
ZIP code 43942 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43942?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43942 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43942?
In ZIP code 43942, 66.7% 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 43942?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43942 is 24.8 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 43942?
In ZIP code 43942, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43942?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43942 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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