Jefferson, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44047
Ashtabula County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,213
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,625
- Median income Below-median income area
- $198,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jefferson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44047 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44047 (Jefferson, OH) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 155.4 in 2023 to 168.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio, home to 9,213 residents across 273.4 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44047 reports a modest median household income of $60,625 (17% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,223. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $198,400 (1% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,041; 77.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ashtabula County, so 44047 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 44047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jefferson, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44047.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
20 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44047, Jefferson, 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
9,213
Population
273.4
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44047?
45.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.2%
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?
$60,625
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$33,223
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44047 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Jefferson, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,625 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,828housing units
3,828
Total Housing Units
3,508
Occupied Units
320
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,400
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,041
Median Rent
1972
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44047 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -4.1% | 122 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 137 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 153 |
| 2023 | +1.7% | 155 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 168 |
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 199 business establishments in ZIP 44047, employing approximately 1,904 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,120,000.
199
Businesses
1,904
Employees
$81.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 23 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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 44047 vs 44032 →
ZIP 44047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44004
Ashtabula (44004)
33,421 residents
- 44047 9,213
Jefferson (44047)
9,213 residents
- 44085 3,277
Rome (44085)
3,277 residents
- 44048 2,565
Kingsville (44048)
2,565 residents
- 44010 1,667
Austinburg (44010)
1,667 residents
- 44032 1,557
Dorset (44032)
1,557 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44047 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44010
Austinburg (44010)
$80,455 median income
- 44048
Kingsville (44048)
$78,690 median income
- 44085
Rome (44085)
$66,136 median income
- 44047
Jefferson (44047)
$60,625 median income
- 44032
Dorset (44032)
$55,188 median income
- 44004
Ashtabula (44004)
$51,034 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44047 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44047, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,213 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44047 in?
ZIP code 44047 (Jefferson) 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 44047?
ZIP code 44047 in Jefferson, OH has a population of 9,213 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44047?
The median household income in ZIP 44047 is $60,625, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44047?
The median home value in ZIP 44047 is $198,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44047 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44047?
ZIP code 44047 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 1,904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44047?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44047 are: Other services (except public administration) (25), Construction (23), Retail trade (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44047?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44047 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 44047?
In ZIP code 44047, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 44047?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44047 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44047?
In ZIP code 44047, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44047 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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