43942 ZIP Code — Powhatan Point, OH

Belmont County, Ohio

ZIP code 43942 is located in Powhatan Point, Ohio, within Belmont County. It covers approximately 20.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43942

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 $119,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $56,964. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 43942 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,281

population

20.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43942 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43942

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powhatan Point	Acceptable
Powhatan Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43947 Shadyside (5.4 mi) 43933 Jacobsburg (5.8 mi) 26041 Moundsville (7.5 mi) 43716 Beallsville (8.3 mi) 43915 Clarington (8.8 mi) 43906 Bellaire (9.2 mi) 26038 Glen Dale (9.9 mi) 26040 Mcmechen (10 mi) 26055 Proctor (11.6 mi) 43718 Belmont (11.8 mi) 26031 Benwood (11.8 mi) 26033 Cameron (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,281
Population density	109 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	20.89 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	39.8711
Longitude	-80.8474
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	51.5%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,281

Population

109

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$56,964

Median household income

$28,272

Per capita income

$119,900

Median home value

$425

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

904

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

120

20–24

136

125

25–34

142

35–44

100

131

45–54

149

110

55–59

124

60–64

101

139

65–74

157

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	17.1%
18 and over	1,891	82.9%
65 and over	401	17.6%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,249	98.6%
Two or more races	19	0.8%
Black or African American	13	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$56,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,900
Median rent / month	$425
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.2%
Electricity	32.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	451	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	72	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	117	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	263	29.1%
Households with children under 18	246	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	294	32.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	26.8%
Married	53.9%	44.9%
Separated	1.6%	2.2%
Widowed	0.7%	8.2%
Divorced	8.7%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 56.8%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.3%
Kindergarten	49	14.9%
Elementary school	136	41.5%
High school	46	14.0%
College / grad school	73	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.4%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Construction 10.4%

Other services 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.3%

Public administration 1.2%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	25.4%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 69.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,136	93.6%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	9	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,281	100.0%
Born in same state	2,277	99.8%
Born in different state	1,183	51.9%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	349	15.3%
French	281	12.3%
Arab	114	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	2%
Irish	33	1.4%
Polish	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43942

What city is ZIP code 43942 in?

ZIP code 43942 is primarily assigned to Powhatan Point, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43942 in?

ZIP code 43942 falls within Belmont County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43942?

11% 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 43942?

19% of residents in ZIP code 43942 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43942?

The median home value in ZIP code 43942 is $119,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 43942?

ZIP code 43942 has an estimated population of 2,281 residents, with a density of 109 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43942 in?

ZIP code 43942 observes the EST timezone.