The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43901 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,000 a month.
ZIP 43901 — Adena
The housing market in 43901 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Ohio trends. Demand is driven by affordability, though limited supply keeps sales volume low. The market is currently balanced, favoring neither buyers nor sellers significantly.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable, quiet rural living with easy access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.3% · poverty 10.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 43901, Ohio
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Adena are generally low and consistent with rural Jefferson County trends, remaining well below the national average for violent and property crime.
The area is served by the Buckeye Local School District, which maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment with moderate state performance ratings.
The region faces moderate risks from localized flooding near creek beds and seasonal severe weather, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by regional manufacturing, healthcare, and service sectors in the nearby Steubenville and Wheeling areas.
Property taxes are assessed by Jefferson County based on a triennial update cycle, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal millage.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to employment hubs in Steubenville or Wheeling, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 35 minutes.
Local amenities include small community parks and proximity to the Jefferson Lake State Park, offering fishing, hiking, and outdoor recreation within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by regional healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, with many residents commuting to larger hubs in the Ohio Valley.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with access to State Route 151 and nearby US-22 serving as the primary transit corridors.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Jefferson County Auditor manages property assessments, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine fair market values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Buckeye Local School District taxes and various county-level levies for health, senior services, and emergency management.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though homeowners should account for potential surcharges related to regional storm and flood risks.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention and a public auction process for delinquent properties.
Ohio law requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form detailing known material defects to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 43901 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Tilt Studio4.110.6 mi
- Oglebay Park Resort4.413.8 mi
- Highlands Sports Complex4.717.9 mi
- Wesbanco Arena4.513.2 mi
- Capitol Theatre4.712.9 mi
- Generations Restaurant & Pub4.312.7 mi
- Mount Wood Overlook4.512.4 mi
- Renegade Ridge ATV Area4.68.4 mi
- Sally Buffalo Park4.48.5 mi
- Wheeling Suspension Bridge4.412.8 mi
- St Clair Lanes4.610.4 mi
- Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum4.716.7 mi
- Wheeling Centre Market4.613.5 mi
- Historic Fort Steuben4.716.3 mi
- Wheeling Suspension Bridge4.412.8 mi
- Oglebay Institute Glass Museum4.613.3 mi
- Sally Buffalo Park4.48.5 mi
- St Clairsville Memorial Park4.59.6 mi
- Fernwood State Forest4.410 mi
- Harrison State Forest4.611.7 mi
- Belmont County Memorial Park4.59.6 mi
- Fairway River Links Golf Course4.19.8 mi
- Ohio Valley Mall4.110.8 mi
- Boscov's4.410.7 mi
- Rural King4.311 mi
- Marshalls4.210.6 mi
- DG Market3.88.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides fishing, hiking trails, and picnic areas for the local community.
Local recreational space featuring playgrounds and sports fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.