| City: | Barton, Ohio |
| County: | Belmont County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:43:28 PM |
| Population: | 474 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1061, -80.8481 |
| Land Area: | 2.019 sq mi |
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Barton is a small unincorporated community in Belmont County, Ohio, with 474 residents spread across just over two square miles. The post office serves 209 households through a mix of PO Boxes and rural carrier routes along Main Street and Barton Crescent Road.
The area maintains a rural character, with carrier service handled by two rural routes rather than city delivery. About 28% of households use PO Boxes at the Barton post office. The median age of 41.5 years and median household income of $78,893 reflect a stable, working-class community where most residents commute to jobs elsewhere in the region.
The two street records reflect a small, rural community with minimal infrastructure. Main Street and Barton Crescent Road represent the core of this unincorporated area.
ZIP Code 43905 has 474 residents and 209 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, slightly older than the state (39.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.0% male and 54.0% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.2%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 474Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 459Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 234.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $81,295Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 209Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 175 | 170 | 187 | 185 | 144 | 138 | 140 | 107 | 209 | 134 | 463 | 607 | 645 | 459 |
| Decennial Census | 237 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 474 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.5
Male Median Age: 41.7
Female Median Age: 41.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 13 | 11 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Total | 27 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 14 | 18 | 34 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 41 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 10 |
| White: | 450 | 99.78% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.22% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 451 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 218 | 45.99% | 41.7 years |
| Females: | 256 | 54.01% | 41.3 years |
| Total: | 474 | 100% | 41.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 459 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 459 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 459 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $81,295, which is higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $33,153 (68.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $81,295. Family households earn a median of $83,488 versus $12,243 for nonfamily households (a difference of $71,245). By gender, male median income is $36,354 and female is $41,435, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,081 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (42.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,142 | $35,978 | $20,139 | $12,422 | $20,885 | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,981 | $85,074 | $78,893 | $81,295 |
| Median Family Income | $72,917 | $37,228 | $55,000 | $75,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,814 | $86,103 | $81,220 | $83,488 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $48,041 | $11,042 | $11,213 | $11,510 | $12,148 | $0 | $11,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,357 | $12,243 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,508 | $62,679 | $0 | $36,354 |
| Median Female Income | $17,143 | $16,761 | $0 | $0 | $31,776 | $31,691 | $0 | $0 | $30,694 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,276 | $41,435 |
| Employed: | 195 | 43.82% |
| Unemployed: | 26 | 5.84% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 224 | 50.34% |
| Total: | 445 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 45 | 23.08% |
| Service: | 34 | 17.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 13 | 6.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 10.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 83 | 42.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 195 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $103,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.28% (41.62% with a mortgage, 58.38% free-and-clear) and renters 21.72% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,400 | $44,300 | $27,000 | $24,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $191,700 | $178,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 48 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 72 | 32.58% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 101 | 45.70% |
| Renter Occupied: | 48 | 21.72% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 221 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 195 | 88.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 11.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
In 2024, 29.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 66.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (54.84%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 27 | 6.52% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 212 | 51.21% |
| Some college, no degree: | 28 | 6.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 24 | 5.80% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 72 | 17.39% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 51 | 12.32% |
| Total: | 414 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 387 | 93.48% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 123 | 29.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 330 | 51.97% |
| Public Insurance: | 305 | 48.03% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 635 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 635 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 45.16% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 54.84% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 31 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 43905 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 61Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43905 is located in Belmont County, Ohio, within the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48540) and Ohio's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 147,950 people, about 0.32% of whom live in ZIP Code 43905. It covers 2.019 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.019 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Wheeling, WV-OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 147,950Source: Census |
| MSA: | Wheeling, WV-OH MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.019 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.019 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7215.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43905 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.