Thompson, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44086
Geauga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,391
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,143
- Median income Above-median income area
- $289,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thompson pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44086 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 44086 (Thompson, OH) fell -14.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.0 in 2023 to 153.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44086 covers 71.4 square miles in Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,391 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44086 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,143 (26% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,458. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.8% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $289,100 (47% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 93.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,049.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Geauga County, so 44086 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 44086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thompson, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44086.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 44086, Thompson, 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
2,391
Population
71.4
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44086?
51.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.1%
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?
$92,143
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$50,458
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44086 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Thompson, 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)
$92,143 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
1,069housing units
1,069
Total Housing Units
1,030
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,100
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,049
Median Rent
1975
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
-14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
154
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+54%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44086 have decreased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +54% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 124 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 135 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 159 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 180 |
| 2024 | -14.7% | 154 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 44086, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,711,000.
38
Businesses
139
Employees
$6.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 18.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.9% |
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 44086 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44024
Chardon (44024)
23,557 residents
- 44057
Madison (44057)
19,961 residents
- 44041
Geneva (44041)
14,979 residents
- 44081 7,088
Perry (44081)
7,088 residents
- 44086 2,391
Thompson (44086)
2,391 residents
- 44099 2,314
Windsor (44099)
2,314 residents
- 44046 2,222
Huntsburg (44046)
2,222 residents
- 44064 1,657
Montville (44064)
1,657 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44086 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44086 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44024
Chardon (44024)
$107,000 median income
- 44081
Perry (44081)
$96,500 median income
- 44099
Windsor (44099)
$92,895 median income
- 44086
Thompson (44086)
$92,143 median income
- 44046
Huntsburg (44046)
$80,625 median income
- 44057
Madison (44057)
$75,615 median income
- 44064
Montville (44064)
$73,750 median income
- 44041
Geneva (44041)
$60,662 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44086 ranks #4 of 8 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 44086, 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 (2,391 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 44086 in?
ZIP code 44086 (Thompson) is located in Geauga County, Ohio. Geauga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/geauga-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44086?
ZIP code 44086 in Thompson, OH has a population of 2,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44086?
The median household income in ZIP 44086 is $92,143, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44086?
The median home value in ZIP 44086 is $289,100, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44086 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44086?
ZIP code 44086 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44086 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (6), Wholesale trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44086?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44086 decreased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 54%. 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 44086?
In ZIP code 44086, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 44086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44086 is 28.5 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 44086?
In ZIP code 44086, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44086 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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