Jeromesville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44840
Ashland County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,900
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,021
- Median income Near-median income area
- $235,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jeromesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44840 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 44840 (Jeromesville, OH) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.3 in 2023 to 237.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44840 covers 120.3 square miles in Jeromesville, Ashland County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,900 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44840 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,021 (14% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,588. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $235,500 (19% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 89.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,059.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ashland County, so 44840 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 44840
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jeromesville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44840.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
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 44840, Jeromesville, 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
2,900
Population
120.3
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44840?
41.8
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$83,021
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$37,588
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44840 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Jeromesville, 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)
$83,021 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
1,380housing units
1,380
Total Housing Units
1,349
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,500
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,059
Median Rent
1976
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44840 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +14.9% | 160 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 171 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 203 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 212 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 237 |
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 51 business establishments in ZIP 44840, employing approximately 311 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,607,000.
51
Businesses
311
Employees
$17.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 31.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 23.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.8% |
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 44840 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
- 44287 7,559
West Salem (44287)
7,559 residents
- 44842 5,436
Loudonville (44842)
5,436 residents
- 44676 4,877
Shreve (44676)
4,877 residents
- 44864 3,204
Perrysville (44864)
3,204 residents
- 44840 2,900
Jeromesville (44840)
2,900 residents
- 44866 2,259
Polk (44866)
2,259 residents
- 44638 1,497
Lakeville (44638)
1,497 residents
- 44838 266
Hayesville (44838)
266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44840 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44840 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44840
Jeromesville (44840)
$83,021 median income
- 44676
Shreve (44676)
$75,738 median income
- 44287
West Salem (44287)
$73,816 median income
- 44842
Loudonville (44842)
$72,737 median income
- 44866
Polk (44866)
$70,208 median income
- 44805
Ashland (44805)
$68,299 median income
- 44864
Perrysville (44864)
$66,250 median income
- 44638
Lakeville (44638)
$64,318 median income
- 44838
Hayesville (44838)
$55,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44840 ranks the highest of 9 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 44840, 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 (2,900 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 44840 in?
ZIP code 44840 (Jeromesville) 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 44840?
ZIP code 44840 in Jeromesville, OH has a population of 2,900 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44840?
The median household income in ZIP 44840 is $83,021, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44840?
The median home value in ZIP 44840 is $235,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44840?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44840 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44840?
ZIP code 44840 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44840?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44840 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44840?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44840 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 44840?
In ZIP code 44840, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 44840?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44840 is 26.9 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 44840?
In ZIP code 44840, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44840?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44840 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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