43950 ZIP Code — Saint Clairsville, OH

Belmont County, Ohio

ZIP code 43950 is located in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, within Belmont County. It covers approximately 81.73 square miles and serves a population of 16,472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43950

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 $206,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,067. 44% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43950 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,472

population

81.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Clairsville	Acceptable
Saint Clairsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43718 Belmont (6.1 mi) 43912 Bridgeport (7.7 mi) 43906 Bellaire (8.8 mi) 43935 Martins Ferry (9.5 mi) 43933 Jacobsburg (9.6 mi) 43719 Bethesda (9.6 mi) 43901 Adena (10.5 mi) 43917 Dillonvale (11.9 mi) 26040 Mcmechen (12.6 mi) 43971 Yorkville (12.7 mi) 26031 Benwood (12.8 mi) 43947 Shadyside (13 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,472
Population density	202 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	81.73 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	40.0837
Longitude	-80.9318
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

16,472

Population

202

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$71,067

Median household income

$32,248

Per capita income

$206,300

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

5,348

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

355

Under 5

258

425

5–9

310

369

10–14

269

433

15–19

316

502

20–24

366

1,283

25–34

935

1,370

35–44

999

1,172

45–54

855

720

55–59

524

621

60–64

452

1,278

65–74

931

727

75–84

530

273

85+

199

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,385	14.5%
18 and over	14,087	85.5%
65 and over	3,938	23.9%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Black or African American 5.9%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,784	88.2%
Black or African American	987	5.9%
Two or more races	508	3%
Hispanic or Latino	289	1.7%
Other race	119	0.7%
Asian	65	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$71,067

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,300
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.0%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,036	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	280	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	920	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,338	24.0%
Households with children under 18	1,155	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,503	44.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	22.0%
Married	41.1%	52.5%
Separated	4.1%	1.0%
Widowed	2.2%	13.5%
Divorced	13.4%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	3.0%
Kindergarten	116	4.0%
Elementary school	1,041	36.0%
High school	920	31.8%
College / grad school	729	25.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Retail trade 12.7%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Construction 6.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	984	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,859	96.3%
Spanish	102	0.6%
Other Indo-European	20	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	62	0.4%
Other languages	20	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,204	98.4%
Born in same state	16,141	98.0%
Born in different state	7,843	47.6%
Foreign born	63	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	268	1.6%
Not a US citizen	246	91.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,834	11.1%
Italian	1,794	10.9%
Irish	666	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	568	3.4%
English	165	1%
Polish	80	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43950

What city is ZIP code 43950 in?

ZIP code 43950 is primarily assigned to Saint Clairsville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43950 in?

ZIP code 43950 falls within Belmont County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43950 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 43950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 43950?

ZIP code 43950 has an estimated population of 16,472 residents, with a density of 202 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43950?

The median home value in ZIP code 43950 is $206,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43950?

The median household income in ZIP code 43950 is $71,067, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43950 in?

ZIP code 43950 observes the EST timezone.