The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43912 sells for about $113,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +41.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 171 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $648 a month.
ZIP 43912 — Bridgeport
The 43912 housing market is characterized by low inventory and high price volatility, with a median sale price of $113,000. While year-over-year prices have shown a significant increase, the market remains somewhat competitive with limited sales volume. The area continues to serve as an affordable residential option within the Wheeling metro region.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local commuters seeking affordable housing options within the Wheeling metro area.
Median prices moved up 41.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 171 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.3% · poverty 12.0% — 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 8.2%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 43912, Belmont County, OH
Public schools serving the area are generally characterized by their district-wide performance within the Belmont County region.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks; property insurance posture is typical for the Ohio Valley.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Wheeling, WV-OH MSA, with local development focused on residential stability and infrastructure maintenance.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
Residents primarily commute via local highway corridors toward the Wheeling employment core.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Ohio River for outdoor recreation, with basic shopping and dining available in Bridgeport.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and apartments, with a median gross rent of $648 and rising demand for affordable units.
The economy is integrated into the Wheeling, WV-OH MSA, with a mix of service, retail, and industrial employment.
The area is served by regional highway corridors connecting to the Wheeling metropolitan area.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure maintenance.
Belmont County utilizes a standard assessment regime for property valuation.
Parcels are subject to standard county, municipal, and school district levies.
Property insurance availability and premiums are consistent with the broader Ohio Valley market.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides regional recreational access and scenic views.
Community-level green spaces serving the Bridgeport area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.