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Ashland, OH
City in Ashland County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44805.
Population
18,911
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,656
ZIP codes
1
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 5.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 97th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $60,029 a year, 16% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 (26% below Ohio) and median rent is $893 a month.
Local data for Ashland, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,029
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$157,900
Median rent
$893/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,326), Irish Americans (1,986), Italian Americans (888).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ashland County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,369
18,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $6,707 per person
PPP loans
$67.4M
845 loans, 9,360 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ashland, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Ashland
1 in or overlapping Ashland. Population shown
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NankinCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Bailey LakesVillage | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| HayesvilleVillage | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| MifflinVillage | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| SavannahVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| PolkVillage | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| JeromesvilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Cinnamon LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Lincoln HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| New PittsburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| LucasVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| West SalemVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MansfieldCity | 13 mi | 30.9 |
| RoselandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| CongressVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, OH in?
- Ashland is in Ashland County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Ashland, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ashland include 44805.
- What is the population of Ashland, OH?
- About 18,911 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Nankin (3.5 mi), Bailey Lakes (6 mi), Hayesville (7 mi), Mifflin (7 mi), Savannah (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023