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 Moderate-density area
- $52,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44076 (Orwell, OH) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.9 in 2023 to 167.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,425. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,800 (17% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $837; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ashtabula County, so 44076 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 44076
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orwell, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44076.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44076?
38.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$52,500
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$29,425
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
38.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44076 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Orwell, 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)
$52,500 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
2,012housing units
2,012
Total Housing Units
1,840
Occupied Units
172
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,800
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44076 vs 44450 →
ZIP 44076 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44076
Orwell (44076)
5,141 residents
- 44084
Rock Creek (44084)
3,611 residents
- 44402
Bristolville (44402)
3,352 residents
- 44085
Rome (44085)
3,277 residents
- 44450 2,042
North Bloomfield (44450)
2,042 residents
- 44439 115
Mesopotamia (44439)
115 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44076 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44076 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44439
Mesopotamia (44439)
$87,868 median income
- 44402
Bristolville (44402)
$75,539 median income
- 44084
Rock Creek (44084)
$73,288 median income
- 44085
Rome (44085)
$66,136 median income
- 44076
Orwell (44076)
$52,500 median income
- 44450
North Bloomfield (44450)
$51,723 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44076, 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 (5,141 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 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.
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