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 Moderate-density area
- $68,299
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44805 (Ashland, OH) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.7 in 2023 to 194.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,670. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $174,300 (12% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $890; 72.0% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ashland County, so 44805 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 44805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashland, OH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
13,357housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 44805
Ashland (44805)
32,345 residents
- 44840 2,900
Jeromesville (44840)
2,900 residents
- 44866 2,259
Polk (44866)
2,259 residents
- 44859 1,737
Nova (44859)
1,737 residents
- 44874 394
Savannah (44874)
394 residents
- 44838 266
Hayesville (44838)
266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44805 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44805 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44859
Nova (44859)
$88,750 median income
- 44840
Jeromesville (44840)
$83,021 median income
- 44874
Savannah (44874)
$71,667 median income
- 44866
Polk (44866)
$70,208 median income
- 44805
Ashland (44805)
$68,299 median income
- 44838
Hayesville (44838)
$55,833 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44805, 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 (32,345 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 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.
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