43935 ZIP Code — Martins Ferry, OH

Belmont County, Ohio

ZIP code 43935 is located in Martins Ferry, Ohio, within Belmont County. It covers approximately 19.31 square miles and serves a population of 7,998 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740/220.

About ZIP code 43935

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $44,984. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43935 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,998

population

19.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43935 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43935

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43935. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martins Ferry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43912 Bridgeport (2 mi) 43971 Yorkville (3.9 mi) 43963 Tiltonsville (5.2 mi) 26003 Wheeling (6.7 mi) 26031 Benwood (8 mi) 43906 Bellaire (8.4 mi) 43917 Dillonvale (8.4 mi) 43943 Rayland (8.4 mi) 26040 Mcmechen (9.1 mi) 43901 Adena (9.1 mi) 43950 Saint Clairsville (9.5 mi) 26059 Triadelphia (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,998
Population density	414 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	19.31 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.1161
Longitude	-80.7578
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740/220

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,998

Population

414

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$44,984

Median household income

$26,931

Per capita income

$94,600

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

59.6%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

16.3%

Unemployment

2,821

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

164

271

5–9

274

223

10–14

225

343

15–19

346

210

20–24

211

523

25–34

527

644

35–44

649

324

45–54

326

211

55–59

212

295

60–64

297

578

65–74

583

143

75–84

144

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,570	19.6%
18 and over	6,428	80.4%
65 and over	1,560	19.5%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.4%

Two or more races 8.9%

Black or African American 4.2%

Asian 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,681	82.4%
Two or more races	723	8.9%
Black or African American	343	4.2%
Asian	157	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	109	1.3%
Other race	55	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	20	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$44,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 40.9%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,600
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	59.6%
Renter occupied	40.4%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	8.1%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	18.2%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.2%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.8%
Electricity	29.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	7.0%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,373	38.9%
Cohabiting couple	286	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	556	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,314	37.2%
Households with children under 18	1,116	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,190	33.7%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.2%	26.4%
Married	43.1%	39.6%
Separated	1.7%	3.3%
Widowed	3.5%	16.7%
Divorced	8.6%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	78	5.6%
Kindergarten	133	9.6%
Elementary school	773	55.7%
High school	237	17.1%
College / grad school	168	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.7%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Other services 6.6%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 3.4%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 24.6%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 67.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	351	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	21.8%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,671	95.9%
Spanish	85	1.1%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	59	0.8%
Other languages	19	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,831	97.9%
Born in same state	7,754	96.9%
Born in different state	3,674	45.9%
Foreign born	77	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	167	2.1%
Not a US citizen	148	88.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,123	14%
Arab	495	6.2%
French	466	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	204	2.6%
English	27	0.3%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	88.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43935

What city is ZIP code 43935 in?

ZIP code 43935 is primarily assigned to Martins Ferry, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43935 in?

ZIP code 43935 falls within Belmont County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43935?

26% of residents in ZIP code 43935 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43935?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 43935 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 43935 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43935?

The median home value in ZIP code 43935 is $94,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 43935 in?

ZIP code 43935 observes the EST timezone.