ZIP Code 43947

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Shadyside · Belmont County · Ohio

Population
5,322

121/sq mi

Median income
$58,269

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$153,600

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.7%

Median age 45.4

Land area
44.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 43947 in Shadyside, Ohio has a population of 5,322. The median household income is $58,269, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $153,600, 45% below the US average. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43947 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.0 square miles in Shadyside, Belmont County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,322 residents, producing a population density of 121 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 43947 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43947 sits at $58,269 (20% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,969. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $153,600 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $784 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43947 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Belmont County, so you can benchmark 43947 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 43947

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43947.

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 43947, Shadyside, 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

5,322

Population

44.0

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43947?

45.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$58,269

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$30,969

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 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 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,605

Total Housing Units

2,206

Occupied Units

399

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$153,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$784

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43947 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.8% 150
2020 +3.9% 156
2021 +0.9% 157
2023 197
2024 +13.3% 224

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 43947, employing approximately 628 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,507,000.

67

Businesses

628

Employees

$29.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 12 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 9 13.4%
Construction 6 9.0%
Retail trade 6 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 9.0%
Manufacturing 4 6.0%
Finance and insurance 4 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.0%

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 43947 vs 26038 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26038 Glen Dale, WV 2,855 3.3 mi
43906 Bellaire, OH 8,678 4.0 mi
26040 Mcmechen, WV 2,103 4.0 mi
43940 Neffs, OH 377 5.4 mi
26031 Benwood, WV 1,755 4.9 mi
43934 Lansing, OH 295 8.4 mi
43933 Jacobsburg, OH 2,070 5.9 mi
26041 Moundsville, WV 16,183 5.7 mi
43912 Bridgeport, OH 6,801 9.1 mi
43942 Powhatan Point, OH 2,500 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43947 in?
ZIP code 43947 (Shadyside) 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 43947?
ZIP code 43947 in Shadyside, OH has a population of 5,322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43947?
The median household income in ZIP 43947 is $58,269, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43947?
The median home value in ZIP 43947 is $153,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43947?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43947 is White at 95.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43947?
ZIP code 43947 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 628 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43947?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43947 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Accommodation and food services (11), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43947?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43947 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 43947?
In ZIP code 43947, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 43947?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43947 is 22.5 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 43947?
In ZIP code 43947, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43947?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43947 is 9.8% 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 Shadyside, 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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