ZIP Code 44004
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Ashtabula · Ashtabula County · Ohio
- Population
- 33,421
- Median income
- $51,034
- Median home value
- $127,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.9%
- Land area
- 187.4 sq mi
178/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
New York
ZIP code 44004 in Ashtabula, Ohio has a population of 33,421. The median household income is $51,034, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $127,700, 54% below the US average. 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 187.4 square miles in Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio. The area is home to 33,421 residents, producing a population density of 178 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44004 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44004 sits at $51,034 (30% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,716. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $127,700 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $812 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ashtabula County, so you can benchmark 44004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44004.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44004?
43.7
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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