ZIP Code 43968
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Wellsville · Columbiana County · Ohio
- Population
- 7,182
- Median income
- $59,200
- Median home value
- $102,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.5%
- Land area
- 88.8 sq mi
81/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 63% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
New York
ZIP code 43968 in Wellsville, Ohio has a population of 7,182. The median household income is $59,200, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $102,500, 63% below the US average. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43968 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.8 square miles in Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio. The area is home to 7,182 residents, producing a population density of 81 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 43968 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43968 sits at $59,200 (19% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,748. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. 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, a direct signal of whether 43968 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbiana County, so you can benchmark 43968 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 43968
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,748
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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