Shadyside, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43947
Belmont County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,322
- 121/sq mi High-density area
- $58,269
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shadyside pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 121
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43947 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43947 (Shadyside, OH) rose +13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.3 in 2023 to 223.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43947 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shadyside, Belmont County, Ohio, home to 5,322 residents across 44.0 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43947 reports a modest median household income of $58,269 (20% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,969. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,600 (22% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $784; owner occupancy is 76.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Belmont County, so 43947 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 43947
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shadyside, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43947.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 43947, Shadyside, 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
5,322
Population
44.0
Area (sq mi)
121
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43947?
45.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
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?
$58,269
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$30,969
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43947 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Shadyside, 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)
$58,269 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
2,605housing units
2,605
Total Housing Units
2,206
Occupied Units
399
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,600
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$784
Median Rent
1960
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
+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 43947 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
- 43912
Bridgeport (43912)
6,801 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
- 26040 2,103
Mcmechen (26040)
2,103 residents
- 43933 2,070
Jacobsburg (43933)
2,070 residents
- 26031 1,755
Benwood (26031)
1,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43947 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43947 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26038
Glen Dale (26038)
$76,875 median income
- 43933
Jacobsburg (43933)
$59,881 median income
- 43947
Shadyside (43947)
$58,269 median income
- 43912
Bridgeport (43912)
$55,668 median income
- 26041
Moundsville (26041)
$54,419 median income
- 43942
Powhatan Point (43942)
$51,023 median income
- 26031
Benwood (26031)
$46,797 median income
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
$46,380 median income
- 43940
Neffs (43940)
$45,952 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43947 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43947, 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 (5,322 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 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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