44838 ZIP Code — Hayesville, OH

Ashland County, Ohio

ZIP code 44838 is located in Hayesville, Ohio, within Ashland County. It covers approximately 0.28 square miles and serves a population of 247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 44838

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

247

population

0.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hayesville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	247
Population density	882 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	0.28 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7721
Longitude	-82.2595
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419/567

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	43.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	36.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

247

Population

882

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$26,473

Per capita income

$136,500

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	31.2%
18 and over	170	68.8%
65 and over	42	17.0%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Black or African American 2%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	241	97.6%
Black or African American	5	2%
Two or more races	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	43.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	36.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.9%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 46.6%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,500
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	1.0%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	20.6%
1939 or earlier	40.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	57.1%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.8%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	6	6.6%
Female householder, no spouse	20	22.0%
Households with children under 18	29	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	35.2%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.9%	14.3%
Married	67.5%	68.1%
Separated	0.0%	5.5%
Widowed	1.2%	5.5%
Divorced	14.5%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	23.1%
Elementary school	52	66.7%
High school	4	5.1%
College / grad school	4	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Retail trade 18.1%

Construction 17.1%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Professional & management 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	3.8%
Sales & office	27.6%
Natural resources & construction	26.7%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	21.5%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	244	98.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	247	100.0%
Born in same state	247	100.0%
Born in different state	224	90.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	19.4%
Arab	12	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	2.8%
English	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	94.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44838

What city is ZIP code 44838 in?

ZIP code 44838 is primarily assigned to Hayesville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44838 in?

ZIP code 44838 falls within Ashland County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44838 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 44838 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44838?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 44838 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 44838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 44838 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 44838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 44838 in?

ZIP code 44838 observes the EST timezone.