| ZIP Code | 43942 |
|---|---|
| City | Powhatan Point |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Belmont County |
| Area Code | 220/740 |
| Elevation | 688 ft |
| Latitude | 39.861027 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.854883 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.7% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 765 (55.7%) |
| Some College | 156 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 92 (6.7%) |
| Bachelors | 168 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 185 (13.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,771 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,300 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $453/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,150 |
| Vacant Units | 255 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,150 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 255 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 43942 is located in Powhatan Point, Ohio, within Belmont County. With a population of 2,087, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.8 years. Economically, 43942 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,771 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43942 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $453 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 43942 is primarily White (98.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43942 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 43942 in Powhatan Point, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,087 residents, a median household income of $61,771, and a median home value of $117,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.