| City: | Smithfield, Ohio |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:18:58 AM |
| Population: | 514 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2697, -80.7804 |
| Land Area: | 0.601 sq mi |
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Smithfield sits in Jefferson County, Ohio, about 40 miles west of Pittsburgh. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery available. Every household picks up mail at the post office. The village maintains 230 PO Boxes for 194 occupied homes, a 1.19 adoption rate that shows the post office serves some folks beyond the immediate area.
This is a working-class community with deep roots in transportation. Over half the workforce (304 workers) works in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. That's unusual for a village of 514 people and points to regional employers like trucking companies or warehouse distribution centers drawing workers from Smithfield. Only 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, but median household income hits $76,080, well above the national average.
Housing stock tells the story of an old Ohio river valley town. Homes sell for a median of $78,700, affordable by any standard. Owners outnumber renters 4 to 1, with 158 owner-occupied units against just 36 rentals. Street names like Main Street, High Street, and Mill Road follow the classic Ohio grid pattern. State Route 152 runs through town, connecting Smithfield to surrounding Jefferson County communities.
The population skews slightly younger than retirement age, with a median of 36.5 years. Seasonal housing is almost nonexistent (just 1 vacant seasonal unit), confirming this is a year-round residential community, not a vacation destination.
Street names follow a classic small Ohio town pattern with Main, High, and compass-direction streets, plus State Route 152 providing regional connectivity.
ZIP Code 43948 has 514 residents and 194 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 36.5 years, younger than the state (39.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (5.3%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 514Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 638Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 855.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $76,080Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 194Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $78,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 583 | 517 | 539 | 615 | 663 | 628 | 619 | 586 | 587 | 689 | 691 | 682 | 638 |
| Decennial Census | 670 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 514 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.5
Male Median Age: 33.9
Female Median Age: 38.5
| 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 | 24 | 14 | 25 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 21 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 45 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 27 | 41 | 41 | 20 | 34 | 19 | 15 | 3 |
| White: | 428 | 89.35% |
| Black: | 27 | 5.64% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 2.51% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.63% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.25% |
| Total: | 479 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 279 | 54.28% | 33.9 years |
| Females: | 235 | 45.72% | 38.5 years |
| Total: | 514 | 100% | 36.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 638 | 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: | 638 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 638 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $76,080, which is markedly greater than the state median ($69,680), is up $42,413 (126.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,980. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $23,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,125). By gender, male median income is $68,333 and female is $29,628, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $38,705 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 71.5%, which is much higher than the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 19.1%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Sales (29.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,667 | $34,844 | $39,531 | $41,641 | $41,953 | $47,206 | $51,667 | $55,573 | $58,100 | $63,984 | $77,679 | $76,250 | $76,080 |
| Median Family Income | $41,641 | $43,281 | $50,893 | $51,369 | $46,652 | $50,809 | $52,292 | $52,321 | $57,222 | $64,531 | $73,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,563 | $14,167 | $18,750 | $20,000 | $27,500 | $28,125 | $35,625 | $55,833 | $0 | $0 | $21,875 | $23,636 | $23,125 |
| Median Male Income | $25,703 | $25,875 | $27,143 | $36,250 | $36,827 | $37,031 | $39,286 | $40,357 | $38,906 | $41,818 | $57,083 | $46,375 | $68,333 |
| Median Female Income | $18,958 | $19,554 | $27,292 | $29,583 | $29,333 | $28,850 | $28,068 | $30,588 | $30,192 | $26,433 | $27,546 | $28,423 | $29,628 |
| Employed: | 330 | 57.79% |
| Unemployed: | 78 | 13.66% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 163 | 28.55% |
| Total: | 571 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 59 | 17.88% |
| Service: | 74 | 22.42% |
| Sales and Office: | 96 | 29.09% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 6.06% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 81 | 24.55% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 330 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $78,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $13,100 (19.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,200. The median gross rent is $1,000, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $442 (79.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $337. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.81% (57.84% with a mortgage, 42.16% free-and-clear) and renters 13.19% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.44%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.38%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,600 | $64,400 | $66,100 | $62,200 | $61,000 | $64,000 | $65,000 | $76,000 | $75,500 | $69,100 | $68,100 | $90,400 | $78,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 13 | 41.94% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 41.94% |
| $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: | 5 | 16.13% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $558 | $458 | $536 | $529 | $338 | $0 | $511 | $421 | $663 | $695 | $844 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 118 | 50.21% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 86 | 36.60% |
| Renter Occupied: | 31 | 13.19% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 235 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 235 | 77.56% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 68 | 22.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 303 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 285 | 94.06% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 2.31% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 3.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 303 | 100% |
In 2023, 7.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.70%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.40%, which is on par with the state rate (9.20%), up 4.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.00 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 (50.72%). College enrollment is 33.33%, which is on par with the state rate (24.50%), 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: | 26 | 5.24% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 307 | 61.90% |
| Some college, no degree: | 78 | 15.73% |
| Associate's degree: | 50 | 10.08% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 6.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.01% |
| Total: | 496 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 470 | 94.76% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 35 | 7.06% |
| Private Insurance: | 351 | 53.75% |
| Public Insurance: | 202 | 30.93% |
| No Insurance: | 100 | 15.31% |
| Total: | 653 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 553 | 84.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.7% | 9.7% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 16.6% | 15.4% | 6.8% | 11.1% | 10.8% | 7.4% |
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: | 5 | 7.25% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 35 | 50.72% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 8.70% |
| College or graduate school: | 23 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 7.25% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 41 | 59.42% |
ZIP Code 43948 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 92 people with an annual payroll of $1,350,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 253Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $347,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,350,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 92Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43948 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 115,566 people, about 0.44% of whom live in ZIP Code 43948. It covers 0.601 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: | 115,566Source: Census |
| MSA: | Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.601 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43948 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 February 1, 2026.