| City: | Mount Pleasant, Ohio |
| City Alias: | Mt Pleasant |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:43:51 PM |
| Population: | 436 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1772, -80.7995 |
| Land Area: | 0.916 sq mi |
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Mount Pleasant is a small village in eastern Ohio's Jefferson County with a population of 436. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there is no alternative mail delivery across the community's 0.87 square mile territory. The post office maintains 189 PO Boxes for 181 occupied homes, giving the village a 1.04 adoption rate that indicates service extends slightly beyond the immediate village limits to surrounding rural addresses.
The village's street pattern shows a traditional small-town layout. Union Street has the most delivery points (9 records), followed by Township Road 100 (5 records), and a classic grid of named streets including Main Street, Market Street, and directional streets (North, South, East, and West Streets). Rural carrier routes handle all street delivery, with two distinct rural routes serving the area. General Delivery is available for those without fixed addresses.
Mount Pleasant is a working-class community with deep roots. The median household income is $38,500, and the median home value is $96,900. Most residents own their homes (89% ownership rate, with 161 of 181 households owning). The housing stock is historic: 184 of the 217 total housing units were built before 1939. With a median age of 42.8 years and minimal seasonal vacancy, this is a stable, year-round residential community. Notably, 40% of workers (8 of 20 tracked) work from home, higher than most rural Ohio villages.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box in Mount Pleasant, OH 43939. Street delivery is not available. The accepted mailing names are "MOUNT PLEASANT" or the abbreviated "MT PLEASANT."
Traditional small-town grid with directional streets (North, South, East, West) and historic names like Union, Market, and Main.
ZIP Code 43939 has 436 residents and 181 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 42.8 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (94.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 436Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 341Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 476.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $46,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 181Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $97,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.41Source: 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 | -- | 495 | 512 | 558 | 594 | 637 | 627 | 628 | 439 | 461 | 416 | 271 | 291 | 313 | 341 |
| Decennial Census | 513 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 436 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.8
Male Median Age: 40.1
Female Median Age: 49.3
| 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 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 9 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 27 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 23 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 36 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 41 | 41 | 30 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| White: | 412 | 96.26% |
| Black: | 5 | 1.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 1.40% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.70% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.23% |
| Total: | 428 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 217 | 49.77% | 40.1 years |
| Females: | 219 | 50.23% | 49.3 years |
| Total: | 436 | 100% | 42.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 340 | 99.71% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.29% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 341 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 341 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $46,250, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $11,563 (20.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,143. Family households earn a median of $71,250 versus $21,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,375). By gender, male median income is $52,411 and female is $44,375, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $8,036 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.2%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,813 | $40,625 | $33,750 | $34,643 | $33,661 | $42,143 | $41,250 | $58,929 | $58,393 | $58,942 | $56,111 | $52,500 | $38,500 | $46,250 |
| Median Family Income | $62,500 | $56,667 | $36,146 | $35,795 | $34,038 | $40,000 | $39,688 | $60,313 | $60,313 | $59,375 | $61,250 | $54,167 | $56,250 | $71,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,028 | $9,875 | $13,750 | $16,875 | $0 | $38,750 | $35,313 | $29,375 | $39,375 | $52,708 | $0 | $38,333 | $0 | $21,875 |
| Median Male Income | $45,515 | $39,375 | $45,625 | $51,429 | $0 | $42,417 | $50,313 | $42,000 | $43,977 | $43,693 | $56,250 | $58,750 | $63,750 | $52,411 |
| Median Female Income | $26,667 | $25,536 | $21,563 | $24,087 | $0 | $24,444 | $24,911 | $35,000 | $37,500 | $41,250 | $0 | $42,500 | $42,857 | $44,375 |
| Employed: | 153 | 54.06% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 3.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 121 | 42.76% |
| Total: | 283 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 35 | 22.88% |
| Service: | 42 | 27.45% |
| Sales and Office: | 36 | 23.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 29 | 18.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 7.19% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 153 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $97,200, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $13,200 (15.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $800. The median gross rent is $910, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $460 (102.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $265. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.86% (25.17% with a mortgage, 74.83% free-and-clear) and renters 7.14% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.41%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $84,000 | $75,500 | $66,400 | $64,600 | $65,400 | $67,800 | $68,900 | $83,800 | $96,400 | $99,000 | $105,100 | $110,800 | $96,900 | $97,200 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 9.09% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 81.82% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 9.09% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $450 | $457 | $475 | $850 | $1,150 | $1,094 | $988 | $960 | $645 | $725 | $696 | $731 | $767 | $910 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 36 | 23.38% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 107 | 69.48% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 7.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 154 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 154 | 90.59% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 9.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 170 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 161 | 94.71% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1 | 0.59% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 4.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 170 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 50.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 13.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 13.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.25%). College enrollment is 14.93%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.75% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 24 | 9.06% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 136 | 51.32% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 9.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 54 | 20.38% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 3.40% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 5.28% |
| Total: | 265 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 239 | 90.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23 | 8.68% |
| Private Insurance: | 180 | 47.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 172 | 45.38% |
| No Insurance: | 27 | 7.12% |
| Total: | 379 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 352 | 92.88% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.4% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 12.7% | 17.2% | 12.2% | 12.0% | 14.7% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 18.2% | 21.4% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
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: | 10 | 14.93% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 5.97% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 33 | 49.25% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 14.93% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 14.93% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 20.90% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 47 | 70.15% |
ZIP Code 43939 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 43 people with an annual payroll of $1,114,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 201Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $241,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,114,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 43Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43939 is located in Jefferson County, Ohio, within the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48260) and Ohio's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 43939. It covers 0.916 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.916 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 3952976Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mount Pleasant village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43939 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.