Steubenville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43953
Jefferson County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,553
- 246/sq mi High-density area
- $74,107
- Median income Near-median income area
- $149,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Steubenville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 246
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43953 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 43953 (Steubenville, OH) rose +14.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.9 in 2023 to 200.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43953 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, home to 11,553 residents across 47.0 square miles, a density of 246 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43953 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,107 (2% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,539. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,700 (24% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $899; owner occupancy is 67.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 43953 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 43953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Steubenville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43953.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 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 43953, 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
11,553
Population
47.0
Area (sq mi)
246
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43953?
49.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
2.1%
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?
$74,107
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$41,539
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43953 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Steubenville, 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)
$74,107 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
5,362housing units
5,362
Total Housing Units
5,043
Occupied Units
319
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,700
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$899
Median Rent
1968
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
+14.6%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43953 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 135 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 150 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 171 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 175 |
| 2024 | +14.6% | 200 |
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 243 business establishments in ZIP 43953, employing approximately 2,726 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,981,000.
243
Businesses
2,726
Employees
$97.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 30 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.2% |
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 43953 vs 43952 →
ZIP 43953 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43952
Steubenville (43952)
19,050 residents
- 43953
Steubenville (43953)
11,553 residents
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
9,575 residents
- 26037 6,642
Follansbee (26037)
6,642 residents
- 43938 5,794
Mingo Junction (43938)
5,794 residents
- 43910 3,631
Bloomingdale (43910)
3,631 residents
- 43943 3,472
Rayland (43943)
3,472 residents
- 43944 2,529
Richmond (43944)
2,529 residents
- 43913 1,490
Brilliant (43913)
1,490 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43953 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43953 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
- 43953
Steubenville (43953)
$74,107 median income
- 43910
Bloomingdale (43910)
$71,396 median income
- 43944
Richmond (43944)
$69,228 median income
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
$60,365 median income
- 26037
Follansbee (26037)
$59,508 median income
- 43938 $55,446
Mingo Junction (43938)
$55,446 median income
- 43943 $54,784
Rayland (43943)
$54,784 median income
- 43952 $47,624
Steubenville (43952)
$47,624 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43953 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43952 | Steubenville, OH | 19,050 | 3.7 mi |
| 43938 | Mingo Junction, OH | 5,794 | 4.2 mi |
| 43910 | Bloomingdale, OH | 3,631 | 6.1 mi |
| 43944 | Richmond, OH | 2,529 | 6.0 mi |
| 26037 | Follansbee, WV | 6,642 | 6.7 mi |
| 43943 | Rayland, OH | 3,472 | 9.4 mi |
| 43948 | Smithfield, OH | 670 | 7.1 mi |
| 43913 | Brilliant, OH | 1,490 | 7.3 mi |
| 43964 | Toronto, OH | 9,575 | 9.1 mi |
| 26030 | Beech Bottom, WV | 516 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43953, 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 (11,553 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 43953 in?
ZIP code 43953 (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 43953?
ZIP code 43953 in Steubenville, OH has a population of 11,553 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43953?
The median household income in ZIP 43953 is $74,107, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43953?
The median home value in ZIP 43953 is $149,700, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43953?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43953 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43953?
ZIP code 43953 has 243 business establishments employing approximately 2,726 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43953?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43953 are: Health care and social assistance (42), Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43953?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43953 increased by 14.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 43953?
In ZIP code 43953, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 43953?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43953 is 24.6 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 43953?
In ZIP code 43953, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43953?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43953 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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