43912 ZIP Code — Bridgeport, OH

Belmont County, Ohio

ZIP code 43912 is located in Bridgeport, Ohio, within Belmont County. It covers approximately 17.89 square miles and serves a population of 6,011 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43912

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 $104,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $52,194. 34% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 43912 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,011

population

17.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43912 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43912

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43912. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bridgeport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43935 Martins Ferry (2 mi) 43971 Yorkville (5.9 mi) 43906 Bellaire (6.7 mi) 43963 Tiltonsville (7.2 mi) 26031 Benwood (7.5 mi) 43950 Saint Clairsville (7.7 mi) 26003 Wheeling (7.7 mi) 26040 Mcmechen (8.3 mi) 43917 Dillonvale (9.3 mi) 43901 Adena (9.5 mi) 26038 Glen Dale (9.9 mi) 43943 Rayland (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,011
Population density	336 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	17.89 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.0974
Longitude	-80.7876
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,011

Population

336

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$52,194

Median household income

$31,096

Per capita income

$104,200

Median home value

$611

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

2,522

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

161

Under 5

152

113

5–9

106

160

10–14

151

182

15–19

172

20–24

571

25–34

540

333

35–44

315

413

45–54

390

229

55–59

216

199

60–64

188

362

65–74

343

166

75–84

157

109

85+

104

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	997	16.6%
18 and over	5,014	83.4%
65 and over	1,241	20.6%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Two or more races 6.1%

Black or African American 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,334	87.4%
Two or more races	372	6.1%
Black or African American	274	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	94	1.5%
Other race	25	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$52,194

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 34.5%

$100k–$150k 28.2%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,200
Median rent / month	$611
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	16.0%
1939 or earlier	36.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.5%
Electricity	31.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	12.6%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,166	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	151	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	634	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	687	26.0%
Households with children under 18	617	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	865	32.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	26.9%
Married	45.4%	46.3%
Separated	0.6%	1.6%
Widowed	6.3%	10.3%
Divorced	9.7%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	4.3%
Kindergarten	65	6.4%
Elementary school	447	44.0%
High school	290	28.6%
College / grad school	169	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.3%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Professional & management 6.9%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	29.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 21.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	390	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,698	94.8%
Spanish	14	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,965	99.2%
Born in same state	5,940	98.8%
Born in different state	2,691	44.8%
Foreign born	25	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	46	0.8%
Not a US citizen	29	63.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,011	16.8%
French	759	12.6%
Arab	201	3.3%
Irish	139	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	0.5%
English	28	0.5%
German	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43912

What city is ZIP code 43912 in?

ZIP code 43912 is primarily assigned to Bridgeport, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43912 in?

ZIP code 43912 falls within Belmont County, Ohio.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43912?

The median home value in ZIP code 43912 is $104,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 43912?

ZIP code 43912 has an estimated population of 6,011 residents, with a density of 336 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43912?

The median household income in ZIP code 43912 is $52,194, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43912 in?

ZIP code 43912 observes the EST timezone.