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Columbiana County
Wellsville, OH
43968
43968 ZIP Code — Wellsville, OH
Columbiana County, Ohio
ZIP code 43968 is located in
Wellsville ,
Ohio ,
within Columbiana County .
It covers approximately 33.95 square miles and serves a population of
5,903 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 330/234 .
About ZIP code 43968
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 $91,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,473. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 43968 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
5,903
Population density
174 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
33.95 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
40.6404
Longitude
-80.6866
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
330/234
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
50.2%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
38.2%
32.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.6%
2.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$59,473
Median household income
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,065 18.0% 18 and over 4,838 82.0% 65 and over 1,136 19.2% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.5%
Group Count % White 5,545 93.6% Black or African American 208 3.5% Two or more races 150 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 21 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
50.2%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
38.2%
32.6%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.6%
2.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.3% $10k–$15k 6.1% $15k–$25k 9.9% $25k–$35k 14.9% $35k–$50k 8.3% $50k–$75k 14.1% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 22.3% $150k–$200k 4.0% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $59,473
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $91,900 Median rent / month $656 Owner occupied 75.7% Renter occupied 24.3% Vacant 9.3% Single-family detached 75.2% Large apartment buildings 1.9% Mobile homes 11.7% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 5.1% 1990–1999 3.6% 1980–1989 4.8% 1970–1979 12.6% 1960–1969 10.3% 1950–1959 15.5% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 42.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 6.5% 2 bedrooms 36.0% 3 bedrooms 42.2% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.9% 1 vehicle 30.1% 2 vehicles 39.2% 3 or more 22.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 58.9% Electricity 21.8% Propane / LP gas 4.4% Fuel oil 7.9% Wood 7.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 985 37.7% Cohabiting couple 233 8.9% Male householder, no spouse 669 25.6% Female householder, no spouse 724 27.7% Households with children under 18 707 27.1% Households with seniors (65+) 953 36.5% Average household size 2.26
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.8% 31.1% Married 43.2% 36.1% Separated 0.0% 0.7% Widowed 6.0% 15.1% Divorced 19.0% 17.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.0% Bachelor's or higher 13.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 24 1.9% Kindergarten 88 7.1% Elementary school 565 45.8% High school 342 27.7% College / grad school 215 17.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Professional & management
7.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Public administration
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.4% Service 25.8% Sales & office 18.8% Natural resources & construction 19.7% Production & transportation 18.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 92.5% Government 5.8% Self-employed 1.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.8% Carpool 6.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.7% Work from home 5.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
38.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.2% Retirement income 30.9% Supplemental Security 10.5% Cash public assistance 4.1% Food stamps / SNAP 25.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.9% High blood pressure 40.4% High cholesterol 33.8% Diabetes 15.2% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 34.8% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 13.4% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 31.2% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 33.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.5% Depression 26.8% Fair or poor health 22.8% Poor mental health 18.5% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 49.7% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 23.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 375 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 17.4% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 18.9% 65 and over 25.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.7% Public insurance 44.4% No insurance 5.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,782 98.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,903 100.0% Born in same state 5,903 100.0% Born in different state 4,747 80.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,386 23.5% French 677 11.5% Arab 203 3.4%
Ancestry Count % English 77 1.3% Polish 27 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.2% Internet access 90.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43968
What city is ZIP code 43968 in?
ZIP code 43968 is primarily assigned to Wellsville, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43968 in?
ZIP code 43968 falls within Columbiana County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43968?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43968?
The median home value in ZIP code 43968 is $91,900.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 43968?
Health data for ZIP code 43968 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 43968?
ZIP code 43968 has an estimated population of 5,903 residents, with a density of 174 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 43968 in?
ZIP code 43968 observes the EST timezone.
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