PlainZIP

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
$60,625
Median income
$198,400
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jefferson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,223. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $198,400 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,041 monthly, and 77.3% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44047, 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 44047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jefferson, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44047.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44047?

45.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$33,223

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44047 ranks nationally

Jefferson, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,625 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,828

Total Housing Units

3,508

Occupied Units

320

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$198,400

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44047 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44047 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 44047 ranks #4 of 6 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
44032 Dorset, OH 1,557 5.1 mi
44010 Austinburg, OH 1,667 6.6 mi
44004 Ashtabula, OH 33,421 9.6 mi
44048 Kingsville, OH 2,565 10.0 mi
44085 Rome, OH 3,277 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ashtabula County

44004 standard
Ashtabula, OH
Pop: 33,421
44030 standard
Conneaut, OH
Pop: 16,652
44041 standard
Geneva, OH
Pop: 14,979
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 Jefferson, OH Ohio

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.

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