44085 ZIP Code — Rome, OH

Ashtabula County, Ohio

ZIP code 44085 is located in Rome, Ohio, within Ashtabula County. It covers approximately 50.01 square miles and serves a population of 3,334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.

About ZIP code 44085

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 $162,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,868) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% 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 32 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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,334

population

50.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rome	Acceptable
Rome	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44084 Rock Creek (4.7 mi) 44076 Orwell (6.4 mi) 44099 Windsor (6.9 mi) 44047 Jefferson (9.5 mi) 44064 Montville (9.6 mi) 44010 Austinburg (10.7 mi) 44032 Dorset (11.1 mi) 44450 North Bloomfield (11.1 mi) 44086 Thompson (11.2 mi) 44046 Huntsburg (11.5 mi) 44041 Geneva (12 mi) 44003 Andover (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,334
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	50.01 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	41.6110
Longitude	-80.8611
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	440

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	52.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	12.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,334

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$64,868

Median household income

$36,820

Per capita income

$162,700

Median home value

$1,063

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,328

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

131

5–9

107

119

10–14

131

15–19

107

20–24

149

25–34

123

240

35–44

198

218

45–54

180

158

55–59

130

135

60–64

111

296

65–74

243

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	791	23.7%
18 and over	2,543	76.3%
65 and over	670	20.1%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Black or African American 2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,226	95.6%
Black or African American	67	2%
Two or more races	40	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	52.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	12.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 22.4%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	22.4%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$64,868

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 25.1%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,700
Median rent / month	$1,063
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	94.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	13.4%
3 bedrooms	62.9%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	44.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.8%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	21.4%
Fuel oil	10.4%
Wood	21.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	763	59.1%
Cohabiting couple	116	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	303	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	110	8.5%
Households with children under 18	364	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	552	42.7%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	22.0%
Married	54.4%	61.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	6.4%
Divorced	16.1%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	6.9%
Kindergarten	37	4.8%
Elementary school	329	42.3%
High school	229	29.5%
College / grad school	128	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Manufacturing 24.4%

Construction 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Retail trade 4.3%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Professional & management 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.9%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 40.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	12.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,162	94.8%
Spanish	31	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,334	100.0%
Born in same state	3,334	100.0%
Born in different state	2,700	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	584	17.5%
French	463	13.9%
Arab	165	4.9%
Irish	153	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	14	0.4%
English	11	0.3%
Dutch	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44085

What city is ZIP code 44085 in?

ZIP code 44085 is primarily assigned to Rome, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44085 in?

ZIP code 44085 falls within Ashtabula County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44085 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 44085 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44085 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 44085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 44085 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 44085 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44085?

The median home value in ZIP code 44085 is $162,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 44085 in?

ZIP code 44085 observes the EST timezone.