PlainZIP

Loudonville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44842

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

5,436
29/sq mi
$72,737
Median income
$206,700
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44842 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44842 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Loudonville, Ashland County, Ohio, home to 5,436 residents across 187.4 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44842 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,737 (0% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,789. Poverty here runs at 7.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. The typical home here is valued at $206,700 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $566 monthly, and 72.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 44842 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ashland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 44842

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Loudonville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44842.

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 44842, Loudonville, 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

5,436

Population

187.4

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44842?

47.8

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$72,737

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$34,789

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44842 ranks nationally

Loudonville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,737 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,511

Total Housing Units

2,163

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$206,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$566

Median Rent

1962

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44842 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 130
2021 +11.6% 145
2022 +15.5% 168
2023 +5.3% 176
2024 +7.6% 190

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 141 business establishments in ZIP 44842, employing approximately 1,342 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,636,000.

141

Businesses

1,342

Employees

$52.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 18.4%
Health care and social assistance 22 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 20 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 11.3%
Construction 14 9.9%
Manufacturing 12 8.5%
Wholesale trade 6 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.5%
Finance and insurance 4 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.1%

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 44842 vs 44638 →

ZIP 44842 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 44842 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 44842 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 44842 ranks #2 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
44638 Lakeville, OH 1,497 4.7 mi
44864 Perrysville, OH 3,204 5.1 mi
44838 Hayesville, OH 266 8.5 mi
44661 Nashville, OH 171 7.0 mi
44628 Glenmont, OH 1,067 8.5 mi
44840 Jeromesville, OH 2,900 9.8 mi
44611 Big Prairie, OH 2,025 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ashland County

44805 standard
Ashland, OH
Pop: 32,345
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 Loudonville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44842 in? ▼
ZIP code 44842 (Loudonville) 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 44842? ▼
ZIP code 44842 in Loudonville, OH has a population of 5,436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44842? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44842 is $72,737, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44842? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44842 is $206,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44842? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44842 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44842? ▼
ZIP code 44842 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 1,342 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44842? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44842 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (22), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44842? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44842 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 44842? ▼
In ZIP code 44842, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 44842? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44842 is 22.7 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 44842? ▼
In ZIP code 44842, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44842? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44842 is 7.1% 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.