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 Moderate-density area
- $59,200
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,748. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,500 (48% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbiana County, so 43968 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 43968
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellsville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43968.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43968?
40.8
Median Age
40.9%
Male
59.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$59,200
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$35,748
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43968 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Wellsville, 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)
$59,200 27th percentile higher than 27% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,360housing units
3,360
Total Housing Units
3,077
Occupied Units
283
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,500
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43920
East Liverpool (43920)
23,438 residents
- 44432
Lisbon (44432)
13,693 residents
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
9,575 residents
- 43968 7,182
Wellsville (43968)
7,182 residents
- 26047 6,222
New Cumberland (26047)
6,222 residents
- 26034 4,905
Chester (26034)
4,905 residents
- 26050 1,575
Newell (26050)
1,575 residents
- 43932 931
Irondale (43932)
931 residents
- 43930 882
Hammondsville (43930)
882 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43968 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43968 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43930
Hammondsville (43930)
$68,382 median income
- 44432
Lisbon (44432)
$61,125 median income
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
$60,365 median income
- 43968
Wellsville (43968)
$59,200 median income
- 26047
New Cumberland (26047)
$58,641 median income
- 26034
Chester (26034)
$56,556 median income
- 43932
Irondale (43932)
$54,531 median income
- 43920
East Liverpool (43920)
$50,251 median income
- 26050
Newell (26050)
$50,139 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43968, 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 (7,182 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 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.
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