City

Martins Ferry, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Belmont County  ·  Ohio

👥7,918Population
💰$50,109Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$101,400Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊14.5%Unemployment▲ 197% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 4.7%Asian: 2.6%Other: 7.5%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic0.4%
Black4.7%
Asian2.6%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment14.5% ▲ 197% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,306 (44.3%)
Some College619 (11.9%)
Associates889 (17.1%)
Bachelors666 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree721 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College11.9%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,109 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$101,400 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units4,130
Vacant Units724

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
67%
About Martins Ferry, OH

Martins Ferry is a city in Ohio, located in Belmont County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,918 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Martins Ferry is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,109 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Martins Ferry is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Martins Ferry is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.5%).

Martins Ferry, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Martins Ferry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43935 7,918 $50,109 $101,400 $822 14.5% 26.6% 65.0%