43947 ZIP Code — Shadyside, OH

Belmont County, Ohio

ZIP code 43947 is located in Shadyside, Ohio, within Belmont County. It covers approximately 17.22 square miles and serves a population of 4,869 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43947

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 $127,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,679. 37% 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 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 43947 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,869

population

17.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shadyside	Acceptable
Shadyside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26038 Glen Dale (4.7 mi) 26040 Mcmechen (4.7 mi) 43906 Bellaire (4.8 mi) 43942 Powhatan Point (5.4 mi) 26041 Moundsville (5.5 mi) 43933 Jacobsburg (5.7 mi) 26031 Benwood (6.4 mi) 43912 Bridgeport (11.4 mi) 43718 Belmont (11.7 mi) 26003 Wheeling (11.9 mi) 26036 Dallas (12.1 mi) 43716 Beallsville (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,869
Population density	283 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	17.22 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	39.9326
Longitude	-80.7851
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	45.6%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,869

Population

283

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$54,679

Median household income

$29,013

Per capita income

$127,300

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,971

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

118

140

10–14

138

162

15–19

161

20–24

252

25–34

249

223

35–44

221

479

45–54

473

157

55–59

156

209

60–64

207

341

65–74

336

109

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	865	17.8%
18 and over	4,004	82.2%
65 and over	1,053	21.6%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Asian 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,798	98.3%
Two or more races	56	1.1%
Asian	15	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	48.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	16.2%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 32.8%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	32.8%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$54,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,300
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.9%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	6.8%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	974	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	111	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	402	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	574	27.9%
Households with children under 18	507	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	758	36.8%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	20.3%
Married	51.1%	48.6%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%
Widowed	1.6%	17.2%
Divorced	13.2%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	5.5%
Kindergarten	57	6.0%
Elementary school	459	48.6%
High school	286	30.3%
College / grad school	91	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Construction 10.3%

Retail trade 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Public administration 5.9%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Information 2.3%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 7.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	295	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,697	96.5%
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)	4,847	99.5%
Born in same state	4,847	99.5%
Born in different state	2,192	45.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.5%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	709	14.6%
French	392	8.1%
Arab	197	4%
English	91	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	40	0.8%
Irish	17	0.3%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43947

What city is ZIP code 43947 in?

ZIP code 43947 is primarily assigned to Shadyside, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43947 in?

ZIP code 43947 falls within Belmont County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43947 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 43947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43947?

The median home value in ZIP code 43947 is $127,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 43947?

ZIP code 43947 has an estimated population of 4,869 residents, with a density of 283 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43947?

The median household income in ZIP code 43947 is $54,679, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43947 in?

ZIP code 43947 observes the EST timezone.