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Orwell, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44076

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

5,141
29/sq mi
$52,500
Median income
$162,800
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orwell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44076 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44076 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, home to 5,141 residents across 177.9 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44076 reports a modest median household income of $52,500 (28% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,425. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. Median home value sits at $162,800 (17% below the state average), median rent at $837 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ashtabula County, so you can benchmark 44076 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 44076

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orwell, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44076.

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 44076, Orwell, 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

5,141

Population

177.9

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44076?

38.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$52,500

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$29,425

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

38.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44076 ranks nationally

Orwell, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,500 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,012

Total Housing Units

1,840

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$162,800

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$837

Median Rent

1976

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

168

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+68%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44076 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.8% 115
2021 +9.5% 126
2022 +24.5% 157
2023 -1.6% 155
2024 +8.3% 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 86 business establishments in ZIP 44076, employing approximately 1,198 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,780,000.

86

Businesses

1,198

Employees

$53.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 15.1%
Manufacturing 11 12.8%
Retail trade 11 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 9 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 9.3%
Finance and insurance 6 7.0%
Wholesale trade 5 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 44076 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 44076 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 44076 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 44076 ranks #5 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
44450 North Bloomfield, OH 2,042 5.1 mi
44085 Rome, OH 3,277 5.9 mi
44402 Bristolville, OH 3,352 10.0 mi
44439 Mesopotamia, OH 115 8.7 mi
44084 Rock Creek, OH 3,611 10.6 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
44047 standard
Jefferson, OH
Pop: 9,213
44003 standard
Andover, OH
Pop: 4,676
44084 standard
Rock Creek, OH
Pop: 3,611

Related Areas

Ashtabula County Orwell, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44076 in? ▼
ZIP code 44076 (Orwell) 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 44076? ▼
ZIP code 44076 in Orwell, OH has a population of 5,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44076? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44076 is $52,500, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44076? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44076 is $162,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44076? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44076 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44076? ▼
ZIP code 44076 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 1,198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44076? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44076 are: Construction (13), Manufacturing (11), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44076? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44076 increased by 8.3% 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 44076? ▼
In ZIP code 44076, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 44076? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44076 is 38.6 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 44076? ▼
In ZIP code 44076, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44076? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44076 is 18.6% 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.