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Empire 43926

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Ohio
$25K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$63K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.112
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$63K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,080 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1922
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.56%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.76%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.38%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.131 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Empire 43926 compares

By median home value, Empire 43926 is the 18th most expensive of 18 ZIP codes in Jefferson County, and its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in Jefferson County.

Home values in Empire 43926

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$30K$158K
ZIP codes in Jefferson County ranked by median home value
#Jefferson CountyMedian valueHomes
1Bloomingdale 43910$195K1,390
2Steubenville 43953$187K4,410
3Richmond 43944$167K925
4Rayland 43943$151K1,516
5Mount Pleasant 43939$142K187
6Tiltonsville 43963$137K569
7Toronto 43964$135K3,602
8Yorkville 43971$119K464
9Steubenville 43952$117K6,365
10Hammondsville 43930$112K236
11Mingo Junction 43938$109K2,323
12Brilliant 43913$106K613
13Smithfield 43948$102K171
14Adena 43901$98K975
15Dillonvale 43917$90K1,356
16Irondale 43932$79K291
17Bergholz 43908$64K489
18Empire 43926$63K112

About the Empire 43926 market

What is the median home price in Empire 43926, OH?

The median sale price in Empire 43926, OH is $25,000 (data through January 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Empire 43926, OH each year?

3 homes sold in Empire 43926, OH over the last 12 months (data through January 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Empire 43926, OH?

Empire 43926, OH contains 112 residential properties, with a median of 1,080 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1922. The median TopHap Estimate is $63K.

How does Empire 43926, OH compare to the rest of Jefferson County?

By median home value, Empire 43926, OH is the 18th most expensive of 18 ZIP codes in Jefferson County. Its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in Jefferson County. Bergholz 43908 ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Empire 43926, OH?

38% of homes in Empire 43926, OH are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Empire 43926, OH hold?

76% of mortgaged homes in Empire 43926, OH are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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