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Jefferson County
Mingo Junction, OH
43938
43938 ZIP Code — Mingo Junction, OH
Jefferson County, Ohio
ZIP code 43938 is located in
Mingo Junction ,
Ohio ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 32.66 square miles and serves a population of
5,868 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740/220 .
About ZIP code 43938
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 $92,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $56,466. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 43938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,868
Population density
180 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
32.66 sq mi
Water area
0.35 sq mi
Latitude
40.3024
Longitude
-80.6701
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740/220
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
52.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
28.1%
30.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
17.7%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.4%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$56,466
Median household income
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,231 21.0% 18 and over 4,637 79.0% 65 and over 1,024 17.5% Median age 41.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 5,694 96% Two or more races 164 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 66 1.1% Black or African American 9 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
52.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
28.1%
30.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
17.7%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.4%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.9% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 7.1% $25k–$35k 14.8% $35k–$50k 6.8% $50k–$75k 21.0% $75k–$100k 12.9% $100k–$150k 15.7% $150k–$200k 5.1% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $56,466
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $92,900 Median rent / month $789 Owner occupied 74.5% Renter occupied 25.5% Vacant 14.0% Single-family detached 86.0% Large apartment buildings 3.6% Mobile homes 4.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.3% 2000–2009 6.2% 1990–1999 4.7% 1980–1989 2.1% 1970–1979 10.9% 1960–1969 12.1% 1950–1959 22.1% 1940–1949 19.1% 1939 or earlier 22.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 25.1% 3 bedrooms 60.1% 4 bedrooms 8.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 24.9% 2 vehicles 35.3% 3 or more 31.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.7% Electricity 19.0% Propane / LP gas 3.4% Fuel oil 12.2% Wood 2.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,221 53.5% Cohabiting couple 164 7.2% Male householder, no spouse 376 16.5% Female householder, no spouse 520 22.8% Households with children under 18 648 28.4% Households with seniors (65+) 737 32.3% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.2% 30.2% Married 54.5% 51.3% Separated 1.8% 2.2% Widowed 1.8% 6.0% Divorced 14.7% 10.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
0.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.2% Bachelor's or higher 13.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 42 3.2% Kindergarten 19 1.4% Elementary school 718 54.6% High school 232 17.6% College / grad school 304 23.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Transportation & utilities
11.2%
Professional & management
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.0% Service 18.9% Sales & office 32.8% Natural resources & construction 12.7% Production & transportation 16.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.9% Government 7.2% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.1% Carpool 4.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.4% Other means 0.1% Avg commute (minutes) 24.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.1%
Female-led households
53.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.1% Retirement income 28.6% Supplemental Security 7.1% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 16.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 32.6% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.4% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 29.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.5% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 12.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 58.4% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 17.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 363 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 14.8% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 13.8% 65 and over 34.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.2% Public insurance 43.7% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 3.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,615 95.7% 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) 5,844 99.6% Born in same state 5,831 99.4% Born in different state 3,982 67.9% Foreign born 13 0.2% Naturalized citizen 24 0.4% Not a US citizen 24 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 984 16.8% French 505 8.6% Arab 169 2.9%
Ancestry Count % Irish 84 1.4% German 73 1.2% English 34 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.9% Internet access 85.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43938
What city is ZIP code 43938 in?
ZIP code 43938 is primarily assigned to Mingo Junction, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43938 in?
ZIP code 43938 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43938?
26% of residents in ZIP code 43938 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43938?
13% 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 43938?
The median home value in ZIP code 43938 is $92,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 43938?
ZIP code 43938 has an estimated population of 5,868 residents, with a density of 180 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 43938 in?
ZIP code 43938 observes the EST timezone.
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