Entering, 2007
Amsterdam’s story
198 years in pictures
Census counts: 168 in 1850, a peak of 1,271 in 1920, 436 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 3 maps from 1901 on.
- 1828Amsterdam is laid out
AmsterdamOH
A town of 425, laid out in 1828.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
425
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Typical home
$123K
+7.4% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
46.4
years
Jobs based here
173
Balanced
Is Amsterdam a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Amsterdam, above both the Ohio town median (9.1%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Amsterdam’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, against 0.2 in Ohio’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Amsterdam has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Amsterdam stand out
Where Amsterdam beats most towns.
Small town
425 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Springfield TownshipLoudon TownshipAmsterdam
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Amsterdam: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Amsterdam, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHcwsd - Germano Water and SewerNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Amsterdam’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Jefferson County Board of ElectionsJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4390343903 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Amsterdam.
Housing
Amsterdam stands out in Ohio and nationally: the median rent there is lower
The median rent in Amsterdam is $661 a month. Typical home values rose 7.4% in the year to September 2026. 68% of households own their home in Amsterdam.
$123KZillow home value
| Amsterdam | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $661 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Amsterdam$123K
Ohio$246K
+7.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Amsterdam has four seasons and pleasant summers
Amsterdam has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Amsterdam’s July high is 83°F.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring39–61°
Summer59–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Amsterdam
Most working residents leave Amsterdam for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Amsterdam grew to 173 in 2023, 78 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Steubenville (9%), Springfield Township (7%) and Wintersville (5%).
5%work in town
| Amsterdam | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Amsterdam5%
Steubenville9%
Springfield Township7%
Wintersville5%
Toronto3%
20 mi
median commute distance
173
jobs based in Amsterdam
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
Compared with most of Ohio and the rest of the country, more of Amsterdam’s adults sleep under 7 hours
44% of Amsterdam adults sleep under 7 hours. Amsterdam beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 21% of Amsterdam adults smoke cigarettes.
| Amsterdam | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Amsterdam | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.3% | 8% |
| More smokers | 21.3% | 15.4% |
| More adults in frequent physical distress | 17.9% | 13.9% |
Harrison Community Hospital
15.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Amsterdam faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 204 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rogers Park | 0.3 mi | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Amsterdam
17pages on Amsterdam
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Amsterdam
About 5 of every 100 Amsterdam residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
About Amsterdam
Village in Ohio, United States
Amsterdam is a village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 436 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 43903
- Area code
- 740
Questions about Amsterdam
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Amsterdam, OH a good place to live?
Amsterdam has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.