Rayland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43943
Jefferson County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,472
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,784
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rayland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43943 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43943 covers 107.8 square miles in Rayland, Jefferson County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,472 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43943 reports a modest median household income of $54,784 (25% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,967. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,500 (31% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $728; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 43943 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 43943
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rayland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43943.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 43943, Rayland, 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
3,472
Population
107.8
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43943?
44.4
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.4%
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?
$54,784
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$30,967
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43943 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Rayland, 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)
$54,784 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,597housing units
1,597
Total Housing Units
1,365
Occupied Units
232
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,500
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$728
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 43943, employing approximately 287 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,689,000.
24
Businesses
287
Employees
$11.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
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 43943 vs 26030 →
ZIP 43943 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43935
Martins Ferry (43935)
8,943 residents
- 43938
Mingo Junction (43938)
5,794 residents
- 43943 3,472
Rayland (43943)
3,472 residents
- 43917 3,136
Dillonvale (43917)
3,136 residents
- 43901 2,219
Adena (43901)
2,219 residents
- 43963 1,362
Tiltonsville (43963)
1,362 residents
- 43971 1,150
Yorkville (43971)
1,150 residents
- 43948 670
Smithfield (43948)
670 residents
- 26030 516
Beech Bottom (26030)
516 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43943 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43943 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
- 43901
Adena (43901)
$63,603 median income
- 43917
Dillonvale (43917)
$59,280 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
- 43971 $49,327
Yorkville (43971)
$49,327 median income
- 43939 $46,250
Mount Pleasant (43939)
$46,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43943 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26030 | Beech Bottom, WV | 516 | 3.6 mi |
| 43971 | Yorkville, OH | 1,150 | 4.5 mi |
| 43963 | Tiltonsville, OH | 1,362 | 3.8 mi |
| 43917 | Dillonvale, OH | 3,136 | 4.1 mi |
| 26075 | Windsor Heights, WV | 505 | 4.0 mi |
| 43948 | Smithfield, OH | 670 | 4.3 mi |
| 43935 | Martins Ferry, OH | 8,943 | 6.9 mi |
| 43939 | Mount Pleasant, OH | 513 | 5.5 mi |
| 43938 | Mingo Junction, OH | 5,794 | 6.2 mi |
| 43901 | Adena, OH | 2,219 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43943, 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 (3,472 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 43943 in?
ZIP code 43943 (Rayland) 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 43943?
ZIP code 43943 in Rayland, OH has a population of 3,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43943?
The median household income in ZIP 43943 is $54,784, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43943?
The median home value in ZIP 43943 is $135,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43943 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43943?
ZIP code 43943 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43943?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43943 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43943?
In ZIP code 43943, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 43943?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43943 is 30.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43943?
In ZIP code 43943, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43943 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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