PlainZIP

Stratton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43961

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

294
278/sq mi
$39,500
Median income
$60,700
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stratton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
278
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43961 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43961 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stratton, Jefferson County, Ohio, home to just 294 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 278 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43961 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,500 (46% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,283. Poverty here runs at 24.4%, with unemployment measured at 10.7%. The typical home here is valued at $60,700 (69% below the state average); renters pay a median of $725 monthly, and 80.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 19 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 43961 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 →

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 43961, Stratton, 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

294

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

278

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43961?

47.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$39,500

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$29,283

Per Capita Income

24.4%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43961 ranks nationally

Stratton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,500 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

118

Total Housing Units

114

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$60,700

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 43961, employing approximately 140 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,355,000.

7

Businesses

140

Employees

$18.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 43961 vs 43926 →

ZIP 43961 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 43961 ranks #9 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 43961 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 43961 ranks #null 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
43926 Empire, OH 285 1.2 mi
26047 New Cumberland, WV 6,222 2.5 mi
26056 New Manchester, WV 93 2.8 mi
26050 Newell, WV 1,575 5.2 mi
43964 Toronto, OH 9,575 3.5 mi
43932 Irondale, OH 931 7.0 mi
26034 Chester, WV 4,905 6.2 mi
43952 Steubenville, OH 19,050 9.0 mi
43968 Wellsville, OH 7,182 7.9 mi
15043 Georgetown, PA 2,458 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

43952 standard
Steubenville, OH
Pop: 19,050
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

Related Areas

Jefferson County Stratton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43961 in? ▼
ZIP code 43961 (Stratton) 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 43961? ▼
ZIP code 43961 in Stratton, OH has a population of 294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43961? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43961 is $39,500, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43961? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43961 is $60,700, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43961? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43961 is White at 96.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43961? ▼
ZIP code 43961 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43961? ▼
In ZIP code 43961, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 43961? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43961 is 18.9 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 43961? ▼
In ZIP code 43961, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43961? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43961 is 24.4% 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.