Zip code 44838: Hayesville, Ohio

Q: What city is zip code 44838?

44838 is assigned to Hayesville, Ohio. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 44838 in?

44838 is in Ashland County, Ohio.

Q: What is the population of 44838?

About 217 people live in 44838, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 44838?

The median household income in 44838 is $55,833.

Q: What zip codes are near 44838?

The closest zip codes to 44838 are 44840, 44805, 44864, 44842, 44843.

Residential delivery areaAshland CountyEastern Time

Population

217

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$134K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$717/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

781 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 44838

44838 is a suburban zip code in Hayesville, Ohio (Ashland County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 217 people live here, or 781 per square mile. The median resident is 30.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $55,833 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $134,200, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $717 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.4 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and food service. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 44838 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 217 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Uninsured rate31.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OH 6.4%23rd of 1,165 in OH
Residents under 1835.5%
99th
U.S. 22% · OH 22%33rd of 1,168 in OH
Healthcare workers17%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · OH 10.5%97th of 1,163 in OH
Self-employed workers21%
98th
U.S. 10% · OH 8.1%36th of 1,163 in OH
Homeownership rate85%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · OH 67.2%318th of 1,159 in OH
Veterans7.9%
76th
U.S. 6.2% · OH 6.6%345th of 1,168 in OH
Housing vacancy8%
60th
U.S. 10.1% · OH 8.1%522nd of 1,160 in OH
Population density781/sq mi
39th
U.S. 95/sq mi · OH 289/sq mi389th of 1,168 in OH
Residents 65 and older14.7%
36th
U.S. 17.2% · OH 18.3%898th of 1,168 in OH
Median household income$55,833
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OH $71,389876th of 1,122 in OH
Per capita income$24,596
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OH $40,5521,046th of 1,165 in OH
Median home value$134,200
7th
U.S. $332,700 · OH $214,800871st of 1,114 in OH
Average commute18.4 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · OH 23.4 min1,033rd of 1,121 in OH
Broadband access82.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · OH 90.1%921st of 1,159 in OH
Median earnings per worker$34,231
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OH $47,6921,026th of 1,153 in OH
Median age30.7
5th
U.S. 38.9 · OH 39.71,093rd of 1,166 in OH
Work from home4%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · OH 13%904th of 1,163 in OH
Median gross rent$717
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · OH $1,034905th of 1,007 in OH
Population217
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · OH 11,810,2931,108th of 1,168 in OH
Poverty rate2.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · OH 13.3%1,101st of 1,159 in OH
Bachelor's degree or higher7.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OH 31.5%1,064th of 1,166 in OH
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · OH 4.8%1,049th of 1,164 in OH
Diversity index4.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · OH 40.61,020th of 1,168 in OH
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · OH 5.2%891st of 1,168 in OH
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · OH 45.9%1,048th of 1,113 in OH
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · OH 3.2%885th of 1,163 in OH
Government workers3%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · OH 12.9%1,100th of 1,163 in OH
Income inequality (Gini)0.300
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · OH 0.4671,071st of 1,156 in OH

Measure	44838	Ashland	OH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in OH
Uninsured rateWeakness	31.3%	7.1%	6.4%	8.4%	99th	23rd of 1,165
Residents under 18	35.5%	22.5%	22%	22%	99th	33rd of 1,168
Healthcare workers	17%	8.5%	10.5%	9.7%	98th	97th of 1,163
Self-employed workers	21%	6.7%	8.1%	10%	98th	36th of 1,163
Homeownership rateStrength	85%	77.9%	67.2%	65.2%	89th	318th of 1,159
Veterans	7.9%	6.7%	6.6%	6.2%	76th	345th of 1,168
Housing vacancy	8%	8.2%	8.1%	10.1%	60th	522nd of 1,160
Population density	781/sq mi	124/sq mi	289/sq mi	95/sq mi	39th	389th of 1,168
Residents 65 and older	14.7%	20.3%	18.3%	17.2%	36th	898th of 1,168
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,833	$69,860	$71,389	$80,734	15th	876th of 1,122
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,596	$33,219	$40,552	$44,673	7th	1,046th of 1,165
Median home value	$134,200	$186,800	$214,800	$332,700	7th	871st of 1,114
Average commuteStrength	18.4 min	23.9 min	23.4 min	26.4 min	7th	1,033rd of 1,121
Broadband accessWeakness	82.5%	88%	90.1%	91%	7th	921st of 1,159
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,231	$40,767	$47,692	$49,666	7th	1,026th of 1,153
Median age	30.7	41.2	39.7	38.9	5th	1,093rd of 1,166
Work from home	4%	6.5%	13%	15.1%	5th	904th of 1,163
Median gross rent	$717	$888	$1,034	$1,413	3rd	905th of 1,007
Population	217	52,256	11,810,293	334,922,499	1st	1,108th of 1,168
Poverty rateStrength	2.3%	13.3%	13.3%	12.5%	1st	1,101st of 1,159
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.6%	22.6%	31.5%	35.7%	1st	1,064th of 1,166
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.6%	4.8%	5.2%	1st	1,049th of 1,164
Diversity index	4.5	11.7	40.6	61.4	1st	1,020th of 1,168
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.2%	5.2%	14.1%	1st	891st of 1,168
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	42.5%	45.9%	51.1%	1st	1,048th of 1,113
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	3.2%	3.8%	1st	885th of 1,163
Government workers	3%	12.5%	12.9%	14.5%	1st	1,100th of 1,163
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.300	0.404	0.467	0.483	1st	1,071st of 1,156

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

35%

5–17

18–24

20%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

30.7

Under 18

35.5%

65 and over

14.7%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black2%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.5%

Diversity index

4.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

94.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 80
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 63.7%
Married couples: 61.3%
Living alone: 25%
Veterans (of adults): 7.9%
Male / female: 37% / 63%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

28%

$75–100k

21%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

44838

$55,833

Ashland Co.

$69,860

Ohio

$71,389

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,596

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.300

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

44838

$134,200

Ashland Co.

$186,800

Ohio

$214,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

44838

$717

Ashland Co.

$888

Ohio

$1,034

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 87
Owner-occupied: 85%
Vacant: 8%
Median year built: 1942
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

52%

20–29

10%

30–44

29%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

27%

Healthcare

17%

Food service

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Education

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Office and admin

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Manufacturing

18%

Construction

18%

Retail

16%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Education

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$34,231

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

21%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

29%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	44838	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$33,750	$74,888
Service	$16,429	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$56,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

50%

Some college

23%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 82.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 82.5%
No internet access: 5%
Without health insurance: 31.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hayesville
State: Ohio
County: Ashland County
Center point: 40.7716° N, 82.2562° W
Land area: 0.3 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Hayesville100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 44838

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
44840	Jeromesville, OH	4.6 mi	3,660	$83,021	$235,500
44805	Ashland, OH	7.8 mi	30,805	$68,299	$174,300
44864	Perrysville, OH	7.9 mi	3,336	$66,250	$160,500
44842	Loudonville, OH	8.6 mi	5,326	$72,737	$206,700
44843	Lucas, OH	9.7 mi	2,445	$90,366	$208,700
44848	Nankin, OH · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
44638	Lakeville, OH	11 mi	1,411	$64,318	$195,100
44866	Polk, OH	11 mi	2,106	$70,208	$193,600
44905	Mansfield, OH	11 mi	16,245	$57,955	$117,200
44676	Shreve, OH	13 mi	4,914	$75,738	$180,000
44901	Mansfield, OH	13 mi	0	—	—
44902	Mansfield, OH	13 mi	4,636	$31,343	$62,300

Questions about 44838

What city is zip code 44838?

44838 is assigned to Hayesville, Ohio. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 44838 in?

44838 is in Ashland County, Ohio.

What is the population of 44838?

About 217 people live in 44838, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 44838 in?

44838 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 44838?

The median household income in 44838 is $55,833.

What zip codes are near 44838?

The closest zip codes to 44838 are 44840, 44805, 44864, 44842, 44843.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 44838, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.