44859 ZIP Code — Nova, OH

Ashland County, Ohio

ZIP code 44859 is located in Nova, Ohio, within Ashland County. It covers approximately 31.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,108 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 44859

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 $180,000.

Median household income is $74,673.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44859 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,108
population
31.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44859 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44859

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City Status
Nova Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
44880 Sullivan (5.6 mi) 44851 New London (6.6 mi) 44837 Greenwich (8 mi) 44866 Polk (10.2 mi) 44878 Shiloh (10.3 mi) 44805 Ashland (10.9 mi) 44235 Homerville (11.8 mi) 44090 Wellington (12.5 mi) 44287 West Salem (12.7 mi) 44855 North Fairfield (13.3 mi) 44275 Spencer (14 mi) 44889 Wakeman (16.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,108
Population density 68 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 31.07 sq mi
Water area 0.21 sq mi
Latitude 41.0167
Longitude -82.3387
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 31.2% 43.8% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 36.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 32.5% 16.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.9% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,108
Population
68
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$74,673
Median household income
$34,697
Per capita income
$180,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
785
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
84
Under 5
76
120
5–9
110
41
10–14
37
50
15–19
45
67
20–24
62
26
25–34
24
139
35–44
128
254
45–54
233
54
55–59
50
81
60–64
75
97
65–74
88
46
75–84
42
41
85+
38
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1852625.0%
18 and over1,58275.0%
65 and over35216.7%
Median age45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%
Two or more races 2.7%
Asian 2.6%
GroupCount%
White1,99694.7%
Two or more races572.7%
Asian552.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.2% 43.8% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 36.3% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 32.5% 16.9% 20.0%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.9% 5.2%
$15k–$25k 2.4%
$25k–$35k 8.0%
$35k–$50k 8.8%
$50k–$75k 31.8%
$75k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 23.6%
$150k–$200k 7.9%
$200k+ 7.3%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k2.4%
$25k–$35k8.0%
$35k–$50k8.8%
$50k–$75k31.8%
$75k–$100k10.2%
$100k–$150k23.6%
$150k–$200k7.9%
$200k+7.3%
Median income$74,673

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%
$50k–$100k 9.2%
$100k–$150k 17.8%
$150k–$200k 31.0%
$200k–$300k 16.9%
$300k–$500k 15.5%
$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$180,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached86.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.67

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.0%
2000–200917.8%
1990–199920.3%
1980–19892.9%
1970–19796.5%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195911.0%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier30.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms9.7%
3 bedrooms66.9%
4 bedrooms15.4%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle17.2%
2 vehicles29.7%
3 or more53.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas18.2%
Electricity22.8%
Propane / LP gas39.0%
Fuel oil15.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family48962.3%
Cohabiting couple12115.4%
Male householder, no spouse607.6%
Female householder, no spouse11514.6%
Households with children under 1822328.4%
Households with seniors (65+)25132.0%
Average household size2.67

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.8%5.4%
Married55.5%64.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.5%14.2%
Divorced12.2%16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 51.6%
Some college, no degree 8.2%
Associate's degree 15.5%
Bachelor's degree 7.4%
Graduate / professional 8.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.1%
Bachelor's or higher15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool19241.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school17537.6%
High school9520.4%
College / grad school30.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 42.8%
Education & healthcare 14.5%
Professional & management 13.3%
Construction 9.1%
Transportation & utilities 8.7%
Retail trade 5.6%
Other services 4.6%
Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.0%
Service4.5%
Sales & office18.8%
Natural resources & construction9.6%
Production & transportation41.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.4%
Government16.3%
Self-employed4.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone96.4%
Carpool3.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.8

Poverty

All people 0.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.4%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.4%
Retirement income36.2%
Supplemental Security8.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.8%
High blood pressure37.7%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis31.3%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.1%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.0%
Depression24.6%
Fair or poor health19.6%
Poor mental health17.8%
Poor physical health13.5%
No health insurance13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.4%
Visited dentist55.6%
Cholesterol screening87.1%
Teeth loss21.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans583.7%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.8%
65 and over34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance93.5%
Public insurance21.1%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,94892.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,03896.7%
Born in same state2,03896.7%
Born in different state1,62977.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen703.3%
Not a US citizen1521.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian21310.1%
French1497.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab542.6%
Irish331.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.2%
Internet access89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44859

What city is ZIP code 44859 in?

ZIP code 44859 is primarily assigned to Nova, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44859 in?

ZIP code 44859 falls within Ashland County, Ohio.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44859?

The median home value in ZIP code 44859 is $180,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 44859?

ZIP code 44859 has an estimated population of 2,108 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44859?

The median household income in ZIP code 44859 is $74,673, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44859 in?

ZIP code 44859 observes the EST timezone.

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