City

Jefferson, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashtabula County  ·  Ohio

👥8,379Population
💰$59,720Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$182,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma144 (2.4%)
HS Graduate2,521 (42.4%)
Some College925 (15.6%)
Associates633 (10.7%)
Bachelors614 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,106 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College15.6%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,720 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$182,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$985/mo
Total Housing Units4,075
Vacant Units298

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Jefferson, OH

Jefferson is a city in Ohio, located in Ashtabula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,379 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,720 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $985 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.21%).

Jefferson, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44047 8,379 $59,720 $182,500 $985 2.9% 28.9% 76.2%