PlainZIP

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
$74,107
Median income
$149,700
Median home value
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,539. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Median home value sits at $149,700 (24% below the state average), median rent at $899 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 43953 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 43953

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Steubenville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43953.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43953?

49.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$74,107

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$41,539

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43953 ranks nationally

Steubenville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,107 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,362

Total Housing Units

5,043

Occupied Units

319

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$149,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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

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ZIP 43953 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 43953 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 43953 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 43953 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

43952 standard
Steubenville, OH
Pop: 19,050
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 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.

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