ZIP Code 43953 in Steubenville, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Steubenville, Ohio
City Alias:Wintersville
County:Jefferson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:01:56 AM
Population:11,637 [See All]
Area Codes:740 / 220
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.3494, -80.6971
Land Area:18.503 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 43953 has 11,637 residents and 5,153 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 48.9 years, significantly older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.1%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (5.2%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:11,637Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:11,857Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:11,721Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:628.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$73,648Source: Census ACS
Households:5,153Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$140,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.20Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.12Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--12,02411,98111,82311,40711,73511,43711,71811,65611,71311,05911,92812,04711,857
Decennial Census11,553------------------11,637------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 48.9

Male Median Age: 46.7

Female Median Age: 50.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male247290334358320304290272270348354406452444347227168146
Female272243289317293308311281306372364417504477438319246303
Total519533623675613612601553576720718823956921785546414449
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,24991.11%
Black:6095.41%
Hispanic:*2041.81%
Asian:1191.06%
American Indian:240.21%
Hawaiian:30.03%
Other:410.36%
Total:11,249100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,57747.92%46.7 years
Females:6,06052.08%50.5 years
Total:11,637100%48.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:11,61697.97%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1641.38%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:772.03%
Total Population:11,857100%
Total Native Population:11,61697.97%
Total Foreign-born Population:2412.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $73,648, which is below the national median ($78,538), is up $31,479 (74.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,636. Family households earn a median of $90,625 versus $41,566 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,059). By gender, male median income is $61,667 and female is $54,306, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($50,654), with a current gap of $7,361 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.6%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$42,169$43,242$45,035$45,475$48,077$46,658$48,611$49,922$51,012$60,125$63,696$68,674$73,648
Median Family Income$58,109$63,093$61,917$56,960$57,951$56,279$59,232$59,935$66,563$73,125$80,258$79,883$90,625
Median NonFamily Income$21,422$21,738$23,718$23,869$28,932$29,756$29,361$31,058$30,959$29,375$28,500$34,352$41,566
Median Male Income$49,877$52,490$53,219$51,506$51,396$51,449$51,514$51,295$53,266$54,176$56,911$55,920$61,667
Median Female Income$30,375$30,625$31,484$32,560$34,089$36,325$36,347$38,401$38,918$42,229$47,940$52,129$54,306
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,23154.36%
Unemployed:2022.10%
Not In Labor Force:4,19043.54%
Total:9,623100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,35244.96%
Service:69813.34%
Sales and Office:92217.63%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:56410.78%
Production, transportation, and material moving:69513.29%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,231100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $140,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $32,300 (29.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,000. The median gross rent is $878, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $271 (44.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $116. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.67% (56.55% with a mortgage, 43.45% free-and-clear) and renters 30.33% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.12%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$107,700$112,500$115,600$110,000$110,200$114,800$116,200$114,900$114,000$115,800$119,800$128,600$140,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1167.59%
$500 to $999:85455.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:39926.10%
$1,500 to $1,999:724.71%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:885.76%
Total:1,529100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$607$621$628$650$692$709$713$737$762$750$765$826$878
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,98639.40%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,52630.27%
Renter Occupied:1,52930.33%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,041100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,04194.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2725.12%
Total Housing Units:5,313100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,05576.32%
Multi-Family Units:1,05119.78%
Other Units:2073.90%
Total Housing Units:5,313100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 31.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.52%). College enrollment is 21.99%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1411.65%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3093.61%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,99735.06%
Some college, no degree:1,30715.29%
Associate's degree:1,12113.11%
Bachelor's degree:1,61918.94%
Graduate or professional degree:1,05512.34%
Total:8,549100%
High school or higher:8,09994.74%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,67431.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:8,09860.73%
Public Insurance:4,68835.16%
No Insurance:5494.12%
Total:13,335100%
Has Health Insurance:12,78695.88%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.0%8.3%7.8%9.1%11.2%12.5%12.4%11.4%11.1%9.7%8.6%9.3%9.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2307.45%
Kindergarten:2237.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,31342.52%
High school (grades 9-12):64320.82%
College or graduate school:67921.99%
Total:3,088100%
Early Childhood:45314.67%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,17970.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 43953 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 243 business establishments, employing about 2,726 people with an annual payroll of $96,981,000. USPS data shows 5,328 residential mailboxes and 297 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,328Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:297Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,931Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,337Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:407Source: USPS
# of Businesses:243Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$22,696,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$96,981,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,726Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 43953 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 10.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 43953. It covers 18.503 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:18.503 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:3974608Source: Census
Place Name:Steubenville city; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


43961 | | 43952

Schools in ZIP Code 43953


ZIP Code 43953 is in the Indian Creek Local School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Cross Creek Elementary 587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Wintersville, OH 43953
District: Indian Creek Local School District
Indian Creek High School 200 Park Dr
Wintersville, OH 43953
District: Indian Creek Local School District
Jefferson County Christian School 125 Fernwood Rd
Wintersville, OH 43953
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 43953


Eastern Gateway Community College 110 John Scott Highway
Steubenville, OH 43952-3598
Type: Post Secondary
Trinity Health System School Of Nursing 4000 Sunset Boulevard Suite 2631
Steubenville, OH 43952-3512
Type: Post Secondary
Franciscan University Of Steubenville 1235 University Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952-1763
Type: Post Secondary
Bethany College 31 E Campus Dr
Bethany, WV 26032
Type: Post Secondary
John D Rockefeller Iv Career Center 80 Rockefeller Circle
New Cumberland, WV 26047
Type: Post Secondary
West Liberty University 208 University Drive
West Liberty, WV 26074
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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