43944 ZIP Code — Richmond, OH

Jefferson County, Ohio

ZIP code 43944 is located in Richmond, Ohio, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 30.94 square miles and serves a population of 2,538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43944

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,965. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 51% 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 25 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43944 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,538

population

30.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43910 Bloomingdale (3.4 mi) 43952 Steubenville (5.4 mi) 43953 Steubenville (6.5 mi) 43932 Irondale (7 mi) 43964 Toronto (7.1 mi) 43908 Bergholz (7.2 mi) 43976 Hopedale (8.5 mi) 43903 Amsterdam (9.5 mi) 43938 Mingo Junction (10 mi) 26062 Weirton (10.3 mi) 43930 Hammondsville (10.6 mi) 26047 New Cumberland (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,538
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	30.94 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.4251
Longitude	-80.7715
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	38.8%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,538

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$63,965

Median household income

$31,809

Per capita income

$145,600

Median home value

$881

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

881

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

140

25–34

127

136

35–44

123

184

45–54

167

55–59

60–64

217

65–74

197

130

75–84

117

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	437	17.2%
18 and over	2,101	82.8%
65 and over	812	32.0%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,463	96.8%
Black or African American	34	1.3%
Two or more races	25	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	52.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 33.0%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	33.0%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$63,965

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,600
Median rent / month	$881
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	18.3%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.5%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	22.1%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	667	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	23	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	138	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	184	18.2%
Households with children under 18	219	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	510	50.4%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	9.4%
Married	62.9%	66.2%
Separated	0.7%	1.2%
Widowed	7.9%	4.1%
Divorced	7.1%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 24.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	12.4%
Kindergarten	83	19.8%
Elementary school	191	45.5%
High school	80	19.0%
College / grad school	14	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Retail trade 8.8%

Construction 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Professional & management 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	45.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	224	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,445	96.3%
Spanish	8	0.3%
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)	2,530	99.7%
Born in same state	2,530	99.7%
Born in different state	2,050	80.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	375	14.8%
French	316	12.5%
Arab	51	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	1.5%
Irish	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43944

What city is ZIP code 43944 in?

ZIP code 43944 is primarily assigned to Richmond, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43944 in?

ZIP code 43944 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43944 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 43944 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 43944 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 43944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43944?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 43944 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 43944 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 43944 in?

ZIP code 43944 observes the EST timezone.