ZIP Code 43953
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Steubenville · Jefferson County · Ohio
- Population
- 11,553
- Median income
- $74,107
- Median home value
- $149,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.5%
- Land area
- 47.0 sq mi
246/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.9
New York
ZIP code 43953 in Steubenville, Ohio has a population of 11,553. The median household income is $74,107, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $149,700, 46% below the US average. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.0 square miles in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio. The area is home to 11,553 residents, producing a population density of 246 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 43953 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43953 sits at $74,107 (2% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,539. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $149,700 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $899 per month, and 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 43953 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 43953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$41,539
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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