44086 ZIP Code — Thompson, OH

Geauga County, Ohio

ZIP code 44086 is located in Thompson, Ohio, within Geauga County. It covers approximately 26.67 square miles and serves a population of 2,290 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.

About ZIP code 44086

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 $244,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,583. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44086 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,290

population

26.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44086 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44086

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44086. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thompson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44064 Montville (5 mi) 44057 Madison (7.2 mi) 44077 Painesville (7.8 mi) 44081 Perry (8 mi) 44084 Rock Creek (8 mi) 44041 Geneva (9.1 mi) 44099 Windsor (9.6 mi) 44046 Huntsburg (9.6 mi) 44024 Chardon (9.8 mi) 44024 Chardon (9.8 mi) 44085 Rome (11.2 mi) 44010 Austinburg (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,290
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	26.67 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	41.6740
Longitude	-81.0607
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	24.7%	28.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	30.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	29.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	10.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,290

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$81,583

Median household income

$39,622

Per capita income

$244,700

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

972

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

138

25–34

154

35–44

111

156

45–54

175

55–59

100

60–64

156

65–74

175

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	473	20.7%
18 and over	1,817	79.3%
65 and over	525	22.9%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,243	96.7%
Two or more races	43	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	30	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	28.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	30.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	29.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	10.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$81,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 40.4%

$300k–$500k 24.5%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,700
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	13.7%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.6%
Electricity	33.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	26.3%
Wood	16.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	558	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	100	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	182	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	143	14.5%
Households with children under 18	260	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	384	39.1%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	22.7%
Married	59.7%	59.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	4.9%	10.1%
Divorced	7.8%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	3.0%
Elementary school	237	59.4%
High school	108	27.1%
College / grad school	42	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.9%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Professional & management 16.6%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Information 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.2%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,170	94.8%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,272	99.2%
Born in same state	2,232	97.5%
Born in different state	1,899	82.9%
Foreign born	40	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.8%
Not a US citizen	12	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	460	20.1%
Italian	454	19.8%
Arab	141	6.2%
English	45	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	38	1.7%
Norwegian	16	0.7%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44086

What city is ZIP code 44086 in?

ZIP code 44086 is primarily assigned to Thompson, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44086 in?

ZIP code 44086 falls within Geauga County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44086 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 44086 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44086 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 44086 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 44086?

ZIP code 44086 has an estimated population of 2,290 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44086?

The median household income in ZIP code 44086 is $81,583, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44086 in?

ZIP code 44086 observes the EST timezone.