The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43952 sells for about $132,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $753 a month.
ZIP 43952 — Steubenville
The 43952 housing market remains stable with affordable pricing and moderate inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand and the area's relative affordability compared to broader state averages.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing options with convenient access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.2 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 6.6% · poverty 25.8% — 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 1.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43952, Jefferson County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Public schools in the area are primarily served by the Indian Creek Local School District, which maintains a moderate performance profile relative to regional standards.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to the Ohio River Valley, with insurance premiums generally reflecting moderate hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Weirton-Steubenville industrial corridor, with ongoing efforts to revitalize local infrastructure and attract small-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Jefferson County based on local millage rates, with an effective rate of approximately 0.9% for residential parcels.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional corridors providing connectivity to employment hubs in Steubenville and across the West Virginia border.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the Ohio River for outdoor activities, with basic retail and dining options concentrated along the main thoroughfares.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of renter-occupied units, with stable demand and moderate vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and legacy industrial sectors within the Weirton-Steubenville metropolitan area.
Development activity is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and local commercial improvements.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance markets remain stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather-related hazard risks.
Data retrieved from U.S. 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.
- The Pavilion at Star Lake4.112.2 mi
- Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center4.819.3 mi
- Hookstown Fair4.415.8 mi
- 7 Ranges Entertainment4.53 mi
- Pastaio Cucina Rustica Italiana4.73 mi
- Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village4.812.6 mi
- Tomlinson Run State Park4.710.2 mi
- Renegade Ridge ATV Area4.69.4 mi
- Jefferson Lake State Park4.28.6 mi
- 7 Ranges Entertainment4.53 mi
- Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village4.812.6 mi
- Historic Fort Steuben4.74.5 mi
- Museum of Ceramics4.715.2 mi
- Tomlinson Run State Park4.710.2 mi
- Jefferson Lake State Park4.28.6 mi
- Brooke Hills Park4.511.6 mi
- Beatty Park4.34.2 mi
- Fernwood State Forest4.46.6 mi
- Steubenville Marina3.83.3 mi
- Ponderosa Golf Course4.412.8 mi
- Mountaineer's Woodview Golf Course4.36.8 mi
- Brooke Hills Park4.511.6 mi
- Spring Hills Golf Course4.39.6 mi
- Rural King4.52.9 mi
- Gabe's4.26.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.33.2 mi
- Fort Steuben Mall2.93 mi
- DG Market4.38 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.323.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities.
Serves as a regional anchor for outdoor recreation and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.