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Ashland, OH — ZIP 44805

Population: 30,805 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 44805 (Ashland, OH) is $235,984 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 14.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $924/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,984

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

14.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,984
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+20.7%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+103.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$235,984
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$220,000
Median list price
$229,900
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+4.8%
Median days on market
14.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
79
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$924/mo
1-year rent change
+4.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Ashland County Community Academy, Ashland City, Hillsdale Local
Schools include
Ashland County Community Academy, Ashland High School, Ashland Middle School, Edison Elementary School, Taft Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,812
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,691

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (47 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, First Ladies National Historic Site, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Ashland County Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+197 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
54.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,793
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
72.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,422
Average weekly wage
$900
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 44805State medianUS median
Median home value$235,984$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$220,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market15 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$924/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,793$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 44805?
$235,984.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 44805?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 44805?
Median days on market: 14.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 44805?
Typical rent: $924/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 44805?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 44805 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 44805?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 44805?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 44805?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 44805?
15 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 44805 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 44805?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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