ZIP Code 44805
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Ashland · Ashland County · Ohio
- Population
- 32,345
- Median income
- $68,299
- Median home value
- $174,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.3%
- Land area
- 396.9 sq mi
82/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.4
New York
ZIP code 44805 in Ashland, Ohio has a population of 32,345. The median household income is $68,299, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $174,300, 37% below the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44805 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 396.9 square miles in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. The area is home to 32,345 residents, producing a population density of 82 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44805 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44805 sits at $68,299 (6% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,670. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $174,300 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $890 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44805 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44805.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
107 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
59 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44805?
38.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
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?
$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
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?
13,357
Total Housing Units
12,233
Occupied Units
1,124
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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