ZIP Code 43942

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Powhatan Point · Belmont County · Ohio

Population
2,500

46/sq mi

Median income
$51,023

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$122,900

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.8%

Median age 51.7

Land area
54.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 43942 in Powhatan Point, Ohio has a population of 2,500. The median household income is $51,023, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $122,900, 56% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43942 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.2 square miles in Powhatan Point, Belmont County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,500 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 43942 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43942 sits at $51,023 (30% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,251. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $122,900 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43942 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Belmont County, so you can benchmark 43942 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 43942

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43942.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,500

Population

54.2

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43942?

51.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$32,251

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,077

Total Housing Units

925

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$122,900

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Powhatan Point, OH

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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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