44842 ZIP Code — Loudonville, OH

Ashland County, Ohio

ZIP code 44842 is located in Loudonville, Ohio, within Ashland County. It covers approximately 72.80 square miles and serves a population of 5,432 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 44842

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 $173,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,813. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44842 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,432

population

72.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loudonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44864 Perrysville (4.7 mi) 44638 Lakeville (5 mi) 44611 Big Prairie (8.9 mi) 44628 Glenmont (9.7 mi) 44843 Lucas (9.9 mi) 44840 Jeromesville (10.4 mi) 44676 Shreve (10.6 mi) 43014 Danville (13.3 mi) 44822 Butler (13.9 mi) 43006 Brinkhaven (14.1 mi) 44805 Ashland (14.7 mi) 44813 Bellville (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,432
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	72.80 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	40.6569
Longitude	-82.2262
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	48.5%	43.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	36.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	16.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,432

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$64,813

Median household income

$31,461

Per capita income

$173,200

Median home value

$648

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,933

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

105

128

5–9

120

164

10–14

153

236

15–19

220

166

20–24

154

269

25–34

250

270

35–44

251

404

45–54

376

115

55–59

107

310

60–64

288

316

65–74

294

213

75–84

198

110

85+

102

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,078	19.8%
18 and over	4,354	80.2%
65 and over	1,233	22.7%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,358	98.2%
Asian	49	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.5%
Two or more races	25	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	43.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	36.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	16.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$64,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,200
Median rent / month	$648
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.4%
Electricity	21.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,206	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	156	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	367	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	386	18.3%
Households with children under 18	478	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	834	39.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	26.4%
Married	56.6%	54.3%
Separated	1.4%	2.2%
Widowed	5.7%	9.2%
Divorced	5.7%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	5.3%
Kindergarten	69	6.1%
Elementary school	376	33.1%
High school	460	40.5%
College / grad school	172	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Retail trade 10.6%

Professional & management 10.3%

Construction 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 15.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	338	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,214	96.0%
Spanish	79	1.5%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	35	0.7%
Other languages	37	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,375	99.0%
Born in same state	5,349	98.5%
Born in different state	4,551	83.8%
Foreign born	26	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.0%
Not a US citizen	51	89.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	600	11%
Arab	471	8.7%
French	432	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	107	2%
Irish	33	0.6%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44842

What city is ZIP code 44842 in?

ZIP code 44842 is primarily assigned to Loudonville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44842 in?

ZIP code 44842 falls within Ashland County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44842 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 44842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44842?

The median home value in ZIP code 44842 is $173,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 44842?

ZIP code 44842 has an estimated population of 5,432 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44842?

The median household income in ZIP code 44842 is $64,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44842 in?

ZIP code 44842 observes the EST timezone.