ZIP Code 43952
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Steubenville · Jefferson County · Ohio
- Population
- 19,050
- Median income
- $47,624
- Median home value
- $124,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 66.6 sq mi
286/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 55% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.1
New York
ZIP code 43952 in Steubenville, Ohio has a population of 19,050. The median household income is $47,624, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $124,300, 55% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43952 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.6 square miles in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio. The area is home to 19,050 residents, producing a population density of 286 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 43952 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43952 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $124,300 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $753 per month, and 59.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43952 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 43952 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 43952
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43952.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 43952?
34.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.6%
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?
$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
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?
8,219
Total Housing Units
6,941
Occupied Units
1,278
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43952 vs 43953 →
| 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 |
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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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