The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43941 sells for about $135,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 43941 — Piney Fork
The housing market in 43941 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, resulting in a balanced market with limited speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and long-term residents who prioritize affordability and a quiet, rural lifestyle over proximity to major urban centers.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 5.8% · poverty 12.4% — 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 5.3%/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 5.3%/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 43941, Jefferson County OH
Crime rates in this area are generally consistent with regional averages for rural Ohio, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of local rural districts that generally maintain moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal wind and occasional localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Ohio River.
Economic momentum is stable but limited, with the area primarily serving as a residential base for regional industrial and service-sector employment.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with local school district levies comprising the largest portion of the tax bill.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state routes.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby riverfront areas, local parks, and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is anchored by regional manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use with limited public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential maintenance and infrastructure repair.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to align assessments with market values.
Parcels are subject to standard county, township, and school district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting moderate risk profiles for the region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 43941 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 Studio4.113.1 mi
- Oglebay Park Resort4.413.8 mi
- Highlands Sports Complex4.717.9 mi
- Wesbanco Arena4.514.1 mi
- Capitol Theatre4.713.8 mi
- Generations Restaurant & Pub4.313.4 mi
- Renegade Ridge ATV Area4.65.7 mi
- 7 Ranges Entertainment4.511.1 mi
- Sally Buffalo Park4.410.2 mi
- St Clair Lanes4.612.7 mi
- Fernwood State Forest4.46.9 mi
- Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village4.817.7 mi
- Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum4.717.2 mi
- Wheeling Centre Market4.614.5 mi
- Historic Fort Steuben4.713.2 mi
- Wheeling Suspension Bridge4.413.8 mi
- Sally Buffalo Park4.410.2 mi
- Fernwood State Forest4.46.9 mi
- Beatty Park4.312.3 mi
- St Clairsville Memorial Park4.512.2 mi
- Jim Woods Splash Pad4.411.9 mi
- Steubenville Marina3.813.9 mi
- Fairway River Links Golf Course4.18.7 mi
- Rural King4.511 mi
- Fort Steuben Mall2.911.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.312.3 mi
- DG Market3.89.5 mi
- DG Market4.312.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional fishing and boating opportunities.
Small neighborhood parks serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.