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Ashtabula, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44004

Ashtabula County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

33,421
178/sq mi
$51,034
Median income
$127,700
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashtabula pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
178
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44004 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44004 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, with 33,421 residents across 187.4 square miles, a density of 178 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44004 reports a modest median household income of $51,034 (30% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,716. Local economic indicators show a 21.7% poverty rate alongside 8.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $127,700 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging $812 a month; 68.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44004, plus 6 more within Ashtabula County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 44004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashtabula, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44004.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44004, Ashtabula, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,421

Population

187.4

Area (sq mi)

178

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44004?

43.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,034

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$29,716

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44004 ranks nationally

Ashtabula, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,034 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,655

Total Housing Units

13,578

Occupied Units

2,077

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$127,700

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$812

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44004 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 112
2021 +14.3% 128
2022 +15.0% 148
2023 +7.1% 158
2024 +11.8% 177

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 681 business establishments in ZIP 44004, employing approximately 10,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $510,538,000.

681

Businesses

10,957

Employees

$510.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 108 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 89 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 88 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 88 12.9%
Construction 48 7.0%
Manufacturing 43 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 6.0%
Finance and insurance 39 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.4%
Wholesale trade 21 3.1%
Information 16 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.6%
Utilities 6 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44004 vs 44048 →

ZIP 44004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44004 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44004 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
44048 Kingsville, OH 2,565 7.4 mi
44010 Austinburg, OH 1,667 7.1 mi
44047 Jefferson, OH 9,213 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ashtabula County

44030 standard
Conneaut, OH
Pop: 16,652
44041 standard
Geneva, OH
Pop: 14,979
44047 standard
Jefferson, OH
Pop: 9,213
44076 standard
Orwell, OH
Pop: 5,141
44003 standard
Andover, OH
Pop: 4,676
44084 standard
Rock Creek, OH
Pop: 3,611

Related Areas

Ashtabula County Ashtabula, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44004 in? ▼
ZIP code 44004 (Ashtabula) is located in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Ashtabula County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ashtabula-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44004? ▼
ZIP code 44004 in Ashtabula, OH has a population of 33,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44004? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44004 is $51,034, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44004? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44004 is $127,700, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44004? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44004 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44004? ▼
ZIP code 44004 has 681 business establishments employing approximately 10,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44004? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44004 are: Retail trade (108), Health care and social assistance (89), Accommodation and food services (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44004? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44004 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44004? ▼
In ZIP code 44004, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44004? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44004 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44004? ▼
In ZIP code 44004, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44004? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44004 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.