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Ashland, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44805

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

32,345
82/sq mi
$68,299
Median income
$174,300
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
82
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44805 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44805 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, with 32,345 residents across 396.9 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44805 reports a modest median household income of $68,299 (6% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,670. Local economic indicators show a 13.2% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $174,300 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $890 a month; 72.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ashland County, so you can benchmark 44805 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 44805

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44805.

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 44805, Ashland, 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

32,345

Population

396.9

Area (sq mi)

82

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44805?

38.4

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$68,299

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$32,670

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44805 ranks nationally

Ashland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,299 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,357

Total Housing Units

12,233

Occupied Units

1,124

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$174,300

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$890

Median Rent

1964

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44805 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 129
2021 +10.0% 141
2022 +15.6% 163
2023 +6.3% 174
2024 +11.8% 194

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 706 business establishments in ZIP 44805, employing approximately 14,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $664,833,000.

706

Businesses

14,720

Employees

$664.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 107 15.2%
Retail trade 96 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 83 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 70 9.9%
Manufacturing 59 8.4%
Finance and insurance 48 6.8%
Construction 41 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 5.8%
Wholesale trade 39 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 27 3.8%
Information 15 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.4%
Educational services 6 0.8%

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 44805 vs 44874 →

ZIP 44805 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 44805 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 44805 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 44805 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
44874 Savannah, OH 394 7.1 mi
44859 Nova, OH 1,737 10.2 mi
44838 Hayesville, OH 266 7.6 mi
44866 Polk, OH 2,259 7.2 mi
44840 Jeromesville, OH 2,900 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ashland County

44842 standard
Loudonville, OH
Pop: 5,436
44837 standard
Greenwich, OH
Pop: 4,514
44864 standard
Perrysville, OH
Pop: 3,204
44840 standard
Jeromesville, OH
Pop: 2,900
44880 standard
Sullivan, OH
Pop: 2,864
44866 standard
Polk, OH
Pop: 2,259

Related Areas

Ashland County Ashland, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44805 in? ▼
ZIP code 44805 (Ashland) is located in Ashland County, Ohio. Ashland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ashland-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44805? ▼
ZIP code 44805 in Ashland, OH has a population of 32,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44805? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44805 is $68,299, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44805? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44805 is $174,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44805? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44805 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44805? ▼
ZIP code 44805 has 706 business establishments employing approximately 14,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44805? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44805 are: Other services (except public administration) (107), Retail trade (96), Health care and social assistance (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44805? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44805 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 44805? ▼
In ZIP code 44805, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 44805? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44805 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44805? ▼
In ZIP code 44805, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44805? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44805 is 13.2% 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.