PlainZIP

Wellsville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43968

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

7,182
81/sq mi
$59,200
Median income
$102,500
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wellsville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
81
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43968 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43968 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio, home to 7,182 residents across 88.8 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43968 reports a modest median household income of $59,200 (19% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,748. Local economic indicators show a 19.4% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $102,500 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43968, plus 6 more within Columbiana County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 43968

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellsville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43968.

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 43968, Wellsville, 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

7,182

Population

88.8

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43968?

40.8

Median Age

40.9%

Male

59.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$59,200

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$35,748

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43968 ranks nationally

Wellsville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,200 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,360

Total Housing Units

3,077

Occupied Units

283

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$102,500

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$865

Median Rent

1959

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2022)

113

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+13%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43968 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +13% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -2.3% 91
2019 +2.1% 93
2020 +10.1% 103
2021 -1.8% 101
2022 +11.8% 113

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 43968, employing approximately 363 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,934,000.

56

Businesses

363

Employees

$16.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 23.2%
Retail trade 10 17.9%
Construction 6 10.7%
Manufacturing 5 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.1%
Finance and insurance 3 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.4%

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 43968 vs 26050 →

ZIP 43968 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 43968 ranks #4 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 43968 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 43968 ranks #4 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
26050 Newell, WV 1,575 3.8 mi
43930 Hammondsville, OH 882 6.1 mi
43920 East Liverpool, OH 23,438 6.2 mi
43964 Toronto, OH 9,575 10.1 mi
43961 Stratton, OH 294 7.9 mi
26034 Chester, WV 4,905 7.5 mi
43926 Empire, OH 285 9.1 mi
44432 Lisbon, OH 13,693 9.0 mi
43932 Irondale, OH 931 8.9 mi
26047 New Cumberland, WV 6,222 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbiana County

44460 standard
Salem, OH
Pop: 26,732
43920 standard
East Liverpool, OH
Pop: 23,438
44432 standard
Lisbon, OH
Pop: 13,693
44408 standard
Columbiana, OH
Pop: 10,331
44413 standard
East Palestine, OH
Pop: 7,261
44431 standard
Leetonia, OH
Pop: 4,727

Related Areas

Columbiana County Wellsville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43968 in? ▼
ZIP code 43968 (Wellsville) is located in Columbiana County, Ohio. Columbiana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbiana-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43968? ▼
ZIP code 43968 in Wellsville, OH has a population of 7,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43968? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43968 is $59,200, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43968? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43968 is $102,500, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43968? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43968 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43968? ▼
ZIP code 43968 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43968? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43968 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (10), Construction (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43968? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43968 increased by 11.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 13%. 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 43968? ▼
In ZIP code 43968, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 43968? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43968 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43968? ▼
In ZIP code 43968, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43968? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43968 is 19.4% 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.