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Jefferson County
Smithfield, OH
43948
43948 ZIP Code — Smithfield, OH
Jefferson County, Ohio
ZIP code 43948 is located in
Smithfield ,
Ohio ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 0.60 square miles and serves a population of
682 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 740 .
About ZIP code 43948
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 $90,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($76,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 43948 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
682
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
0.60 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.2697
Longitude
-80.7804
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
740
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.6%
52.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
30.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
31.6%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
5.9%
2.4%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$76,250
Median household income
$1,000
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 77 11.3% 18 and over 605 88.7% 65 and over 132 19.4% Median age 47.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 673 98.7% Black or African American 9 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.6%
52.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
30.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
31.6%
15.1%
20.0%
Over $200k
5.9%
2.4%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.8% $15k–$25k 13.5% $25k–$35k 0.8% $35k–$50k 6.1% $50k–$75k 28.7% $75k–$100k 7.4% $100k–$150k 28.3% $150k–$200k 11.5% $200k+ 2.9% Median income $76,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $90,400 Median rent / month $1,000 Owner occupied 88.5% Renter occupied 11.5% Vacant 13.5% Single-family detached 94.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.2% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 2.5% 1980–1989 4.3% 1970–1979 9.9% 1960–1969 5.7% 1950–1959 10.6% 1940–1949 9.6% 1939 or earlier 57.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 24.1% 3 bedrooms 48.6% 4 bedrooms 27.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.5% 1 vehicle 9.4% 2 vehicles 23.0% 3 or more 65.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.9% Electricity 23.0% Propane / LP gas 11.1% Fuel oil 51.6% Wood 9.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 162 66.4% Cohabiting couple 28 11.5% Male householder, no spouse 32 13.1% Female householder, no spouse 22 9.0% Households with children under 18 65 26.6% Households with seniors (65+) 79 32.4% Average household size 2.66
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.0% 29.2% Married 57.5% 57.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.6% 9.1% Divorced 14.9% 3.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
1.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.6% Bachelor's or higher 6.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 5.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 46 46.5% High school 22 22.2% College / grad school 26 26.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Professional & management
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.9% Service 19.0% Sales & office 30.9% Natural resources & construction 6.2% Production & transportation 28.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.2% Government 9.9% Self-employed 0.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.5% Carpool 7.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
46.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.9% Retirement income 32.4% Supplemental Security 8.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.4% High blood pressure 41.3% High cholesterol 34.3% Diabetes 14.9% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 34.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.4% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 32.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.2% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 19.8% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.3% Visited dentist 55.1% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 20.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 6.8%
Disability % Any disability 19.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.2% 65 and over 34.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.4% Public insurance 32.6% No insurance 14.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 665 97.5% 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) 682 100.0% Born in same state 682 100.0% Born in different state 497 72.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 85 12.5% French 40 5.9% Arab 11 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 9 1.3% English 9 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.8% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43948
What city is ZIP code 43948 in?
ZIP code 43948 is primarily assigned to Smithfield, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43948 in?
ZIP code 43948 falls within Jefferson County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43948?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 43948 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 43948 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43948?
The median home value in ZIP code 43948 is $90,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 43948?
ZIP code 43948 has an estimated population of 682 residents, with a density of 1,135 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 43948 in?
ZIP code 43948 observes the EST timezone.
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