The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43938 sells for about $114,800, or $88 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $942 a month.
ZIP 43938 — Mingo Junction
The housing market in 43938 is characterized by high affordability and low inventory, with prices showing modest, steady growth. Market conditions remain stable as the area functions as a mature, residential community with limited new development pressure. Most figures are sourced from local market reports and census data; where specific real-time portal data was unavailable, null values were returned.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing in a quiet, established community.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 23.3% — a mixed stability 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 3.4%/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 2.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 43938, Jefferson County OH
Crime rates in Mingo Junction are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Indian Creek Local School District, which maintains a moderate rating for academic performance and student support services.
The region faces moderate risks related to seasonal flooding near the Ohio River and standard regional wind/storm exposure.
Economic momentum is tied to the industrial heritage of the Ohio Valley, with ongoing efforts to revitalize local infrastructure and attract small-scale manufacturing.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Jefferson County, with an effective rate of approximately 1.0% for residential parcels in this ZIP.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Steubenville or across the river into West Virginia, with average commute times under 30 minutes.
The area features access to the Ohio River for boating and fishing, along with local community parks and proximity to regional hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of long-term residents and limited turnover, with vacancy rates remaining stable.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services, with significant influence from the broader Steubenville-Weirton industrial corridor.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with State Route 7 serving as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure maintenance rather than large-scale master-planned projects.
The Jefferson County Auditor manages property assessments, typically conducting reappraisals on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional flood risk assessments near the river.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 Studio4.119.7 mi
- The Pavilion at Star Lake4.114.4 mi
- Oglebay Park Resort4.414.4 mi
- Highlands Sports Complex4.717.7 mi
- Wesbanco Arena4.517.1 mi
- Capitol Theatre4.716.7 mi
- Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village4.89.5 mi
- Renegade Ridge ATV Area4.68.2 mi
- 7 Ranges Entertainment4.54.1 mi
- Brooke Hills Park4.57.2 mi
- Historic Fort Steuben4.74.4 mi
- Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village4.89.5 mi
- Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum4.718.5 mi
- Wheeling Centre Market4.617.5 mi
- Historic Fort Steuben4.74.4 mi
- Wheeling Suspension Bridge4.416.8 mi
- Brooke Hills Park4.57.2 mi
- Beatty Park4.33.8 mi
- Fernwood State Forest4.44.2 mi
- Belleview Park4.35.1 mi
- Jim Woods Splash Pad4.44.8 mi
- Steubenville Marina3.85.6 mi
- Brooke Hills Park4.57.2 mi
- Fairway River Links Golf Course4.18.8 mi
- Rural King4.54.2 mi
- Gabe's4.29 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.34.3 mi
- Fort Steuben Mall2.94 mi
- DG Market4.33.5 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.325.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing recreational space and playgrounds.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.