Rome, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44085
Ashtabula County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,277
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,136
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rome pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44085 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44085 covers 130.6 square miles in Rome, Ashtabula County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,277 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44085 reports a modest median household income of $66,136 (9% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,584. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,100 (19% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $898; owner occupancy is 89.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ashtabula County, so 44085 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 44085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rome, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44085.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 44085, Rome, 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
3,277
Population
130.6
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44085?
39.0
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
0.3%
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?
$66,136
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$43,584
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44085 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Rome, 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)
$66,136 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,359housing units
1,359
Total Housing Units
1,232
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$898
Median Rent
1984
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
+32.9%
YoY Change (2023)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44085 have increased 32.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.8% | 126 |
| 2020 | +5.7% | 133 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 150 |
| 2022 | -1.0% | 148 |
| 2023 | +32.9% | 197 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 44085, employing approximately 197 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,476,000.
35
Businesses
197
Employees
$6.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 22.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.3% |
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 44085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44047
Jefferson (44047)
9,213 residents
- 44076
Orwell (44076)
5,141 residents
- 44084 3,611
Rock Creek (44084)
3,611 residents
- 44085 3,277
Rome (44085)
3,277 residents
- 44099 2,314
Windsor (44099)
2,314 residents
- 44439 115
Mesopotamia (44439)
115 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44085 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44099
Windsor (44099)
$92,895 median income
- 44439
Mesopotamia (44439)
$87,868 median income
- 44084
Rock Creek (44084)
$73,288 median income
- 44085
Rome (44085)
$66,136 median income
- 44047
Jefferson (44047)
$60,625 median income
- 44076
Orwell (44076)
$52,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44085 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 44085, 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 (3,277 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 44085 in?
ZIP code 44085 (Rome) 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 44085?
ZIP code 44085 in Rome, OH has a population of 3,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44085?
The median household income in ZIP 44085 is $66,136, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44085?
The median home value in ZIP 44085 is $159,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44085 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44085?
ZIP code 44085 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44085 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (6), Retail trade (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44085 increased by 32.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 44085?
In ZIP code 44085, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 44085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44085 is 33.5 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 44085?
In ZIP code 44085, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44085 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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