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 Moderate-density area
- $72,737
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44842 (Loudonville, OH) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.4 in 2023 to 189.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,789. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 2.4%. Median home value is $206,700 (5% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $566; 72.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ashland County, so 44842 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 44842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Loudonville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44842.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44842?
47.8
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
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?
$72,737
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$34,789
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44842 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Loudonville, 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)
$72,737 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
2,511housing units
2,511
Total Housing Units
2,163
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44842
Loudonville (44842)
5,436 residents
- 44864
Perrysville (44864)
3,204 residents
- 44840
Jeromesville (44840)
2,900 residents
- 44611 2,025
Big Prairie (44611)
2,025 residents
- 44638 1,497
Lakeville (44638)
1,497 residents
- 44628 1,067
Glenmont (44628)
1,067 residents
- 44838 266
Hayesville (44838)
266 residents
- 44661 171
Nashville (44661)
171 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44842 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44842 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
- 44842
Loudonville (44842)
$72,737 median income
- 44611
Big Prairie (44611)
$68,809 median income
- 44864
Perrysville (44864)
$66,250 median income
- 44638
Lakeville (44638)
$64,318 median income
- 44628
Glenmont (44628)
$61,518 median income
- 44838
Hayesville (44838)
$55,833 median income
- 44661
Nashville (44661)
$50,000 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44842, 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 (5,436 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 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.
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