PlainZIP

Steubenville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43952

Jefferson County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,050
286/sq mi
$47,624
Median income
$124,300
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Steubenville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
286
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43952 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, home to 19,050 residents across 66.6 square miles, a density of 286 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43952 reports a modest median household income of $47,624 (35% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $25,632. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $124,300 for a typical home value (37% below the state average), with rent averaging $753 a month; 59.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43952, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 43952

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Steubenville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43952.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43952, Steubenville, 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

19,050

Population

66.6

Area (sq mi)

286

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43952?

34.1

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 12.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$47,624

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$25,632

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43952 ranks nationally

Steubenville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,624 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,219

Total Housing Units

6,941

Occupied Units

1,278

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.5%
Renter 40.5%

$124,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$753

Median Rent

1953

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43952 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 139
2021 +11.3% 155
2022 +16.5% 181
2023 +4.3% 189
2024 +4.0% 196

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 504 business establishments in ZIP 43952, employing approximately 10,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $430,896,000.

504

Businesses

10,126

Employees

$430.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 89 17.7%
Retail trade 84 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 68 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 53 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 7.9%
Finance and insurance 31 6.2%
Construction 26 5.2%
Wholesale trade 24 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.2%
Information 15 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 2.8%
Manufacturing 8 1.6%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Utilities 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43952 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43952 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43952 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 43952 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
43953 Steubenville, OH 11,553 3.7 mi
43964 Toronto, OH 9,575 6.1 mi
43938 Mingo Junction, OH 5,794 6.5 mi
26062 Weirton, WV 21,801 5.6 mi
26037 Follansbee, WV 6,642 6.0 mi
43944 Richmond, OH 2,529 6.2 mi
43926 Empire, OH 285 7.9 mi
26035 Colliers, WV 2,491 6.6 mi
43913 Brilliant, OH 1,490 8.9 mi
43961 Stratton, OH 294 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

43953 standard
Steubenville, OH
Pop: 11,553
43964 standard
Toronto, OH
Pop: 9,575
43938 standard
Mingo Junction, OH
Pop: 5,794
43910 standard
Bloomingdale, OH
Pop: 3,631
43943 standard
Rayland, OH
Pop: 3,472
43917 standard
Dillonvale, OH
Pop: 3,136

Related Areas

Jefferson County Steubenville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43952 in? ▼
ZIP code 43952 (Steubenville) 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 43952? ▼
ZIP code 43952 in Steubenville, OH has a population of 19,050 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43952? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43952 is $47,624, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43952? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43952 is $124,300, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43952? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43952 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43952? ▼
ZIP code 43952 has 504 business establishments employing approximately 10,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43952? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43952 are: Health care and social assistance (89), Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (68). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43952? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43952 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 43952? ▼
In ZIP code 43952, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 43952? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43952 is 19.4 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 43952? ▼
In ZIP code 43952, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43952? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43952 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.