43903 ZIP Code — Amsterdam, OH

Jefferson County, Ohio

ZIP code 43903 is located in Amsterdam, Ohio, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 37.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/740.

About ZIP code 43903

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 $130,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,335. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 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 smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 43903 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,127

population

37.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43903 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43903

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43903. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amsterdam	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43908 Bergholz (4.4 mi) 43986 Jewett (6.2 mi) 43976 Hopedale (7.6 mi) 43944 Richmond (9.5 mi) 43988 Scio (9.7 mi) 43910 Bloomingdale (10 mi) 44615 Carrollton (10.3 mi) 43932 Irondale (10.7 mi) 44651 Mechanicstown (10.8 mi) 43930 Hammondsville (11.1 mi) 43945 Salineville (11.3 mi) 44695 Bowerston (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,127
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	37.13 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.4707
Longitude	-80.9414
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330/740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,127

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$60,335

Median household income

$30,685

Per capita income

$130,300

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

927

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

119

203

45–54

201

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	18.2%
18 and over	1,739	81.8%
65 and over	476	22.4%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,000	92.8%
Two or more races	99	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.3%
Other race	28	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 23.1%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	23.1%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$60,335

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,300
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	21.5%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	20.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	30.2%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	509	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	179	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	113	13.5%
Households with children under 18	231	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	296	35.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	31.6%
Married	57.4%	53.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	6.4%
Divorced	15.3%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.0%
Kindergarten	8	1.8%
Elementary school	144	33.0%
High school	208	47.7%
College / grad school	63	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.2%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 8.7%

Public administration 7.5%

Construction 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Information 3.1%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 18.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	15.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,043	96.1%
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)	2,127	100.0%
Born in same state	2,127	100.0%
Born in different state	1,786	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	178	8.4%
French	164	7.7%
Arab	138	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	55	2.6%
English	26	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43903

What city is ZIP code 43903 in?

ZIP code 43903 is primarily assigned to Amsterdam, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43903 in?

ZIP code 43903 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43903?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 43903 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 43903 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43903 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 43903 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43903?

The median home value in ZIP code 43903 is $130,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 43903 in?

ZIP code 43903 observes the EST timezone.