43908 ZIP Code — Bergholz, OH

Jefferson County, Ohio

ZIP code 43908 is located in Bergholz, Ohio, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 30.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/740.

About ZIP code 43908

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,000. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43908 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,038

population

30.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43908 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43908

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43908. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bergholz	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43903 Amsterdam (4.4 mi) 43932 Irondale (6.3 mi) 43930 Hammondsville (6.9 mi) 43944 Richmond (7.2 mi) 43945 Salineville (8.1 mi) 43910 Bloomingdale (9.2 mi) 43976 Hopedale (9.7 mi) 44651 Mechanicstown (9.9 mi) 43986 Jewett (10.1 mi) 43964 Toronto (10.3 mi) 44615 Carrollton (12.1 mi) 43952 Steubenville (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,038
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	30.59 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.4997
Longitude	-80.8661
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	63.7%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,038

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$54,000

Median household income

$22,409

Per capita income

$81,400

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

487

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	199	19.2%
18 and over	839	80.8%
65 and over	279	26.9%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,028	99%
Two or more races	7	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$54,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,400
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	31.7%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	36.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	38.8%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.9%
Electricity	21.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Fuel oil	20.2%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	224	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	31	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	78	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	53	13.7%
Households with children under 18	86	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	181	46.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	22.7%
Married	59.3%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	2.0%	6.4%
Divorced	12.0%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.3%
Kindergarten	11	5.1%
Elementary school	52	24.3%
High school	102	47.7%
College / grad school	44	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.8%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Professional & management 8.4%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 5.6%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.7%
Service	45.3%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	24.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 34.2%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 22.3%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.3%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,003	96.6%
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)	1,038	100.0%
Born in same state	1,035	99.7%
Born in different state	828	79.8%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	7.7%
French	65	6.3%
Arab	60	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	0.8%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43908

What city is ZIP code 43908 in?

ZIP code 43908 is primarily assigned to Bergholz, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43908 in?

ZIP code 43908 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43908 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 43908 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 43908 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 43908 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43908?

10% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 43908?

21% of residents in ZIP code 43908 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 43908 in?

ZIP code 43908 observes the EST timezone.