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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
$92,143
Median income
$289,100
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $50,458. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $289,100 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,049 per month, and 93.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44086, plus 6 more within Geauga 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 44086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thompson, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44086.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44086?

51.3

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$50,458

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44086 ranks nationally

Thompson, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,143 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,069

Total Housing Units

1,030

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$289,100

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44086 ranks #5 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 44086 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 44086 ranks #4 of 8 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
44064 Montville, OH 1,657 4.9 mi
44057 Madison, OH 19,961 6.4 mi
44046 Huntsburg, OH 2,222 9.2 mi
44081 Perry, OH 7,088 7.8 mi
44041 Geneva, OH 14,979 8.9 mi
44099 Windsor, OH 2,314 9.6 mi
44024 Chardon, OH 23,557 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Geauga County

44024 standard
Chardon, OH
Pop: 23,557
44023 standard
Chagrin Falls, OH
Pop: 17,351
44062 standard
Middlefield, OH
Pop: 14,972
44026 standard
Chesterland, OH
Pop: 11,116
44021 standard
Burton, OH
Pop: 6,444
44065 standard
Newbury, OH
Pop: 4,433

Related Areas

Geauga County Thompson, OH Ohio

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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