Ashland County GIS Maps
Ashland County, Ohio, has 52,447 residents and covers 423 square miles. The population declined 1.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Ashland County is 39005.
Ashland is the county's largest population center. Ashland County also includes 9 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 34 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ashland County Trends
- Population
- 52,447▾
- Median Home Value
- $175,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 10,650▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Ashland County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ashland County Population
Ashland County had 52,447 residents in 2020. That was 1.3% lower than in 2010. Ashland County had 76 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 124 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ashland, Loudonville and Perrysville.
Population Trend in Ashland County OH
Ashland County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ashland County Zip Codes
Ashland County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ashland (44805), Loudonville (44842) and Perrysville (44864). Ashland is the largest zip by population, with about 31,238 residents or 60% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 76% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ashland County OH
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44805 | Ashland | 31,238 | ▾ -3.4% |
| 44842 | Loudonville | 5,643 | ▴ 3.8% |
| 44864 | Perrysville | 3,182 | ▾ -0.7% |
| 44840 | Jeromesville | 3,137 | ▴ 8.2% |
| 44880 | Sullivan | 2,914 | ▴ 1.7% |
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Ashland County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ashland County Demographics
Ashland County has a median age of 41.4, which makes the county a little older than Ohio overall. About 22.6% of residents are under 18, while 20% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ashland County OH
Median Age
41.4
Under 18
22.6%
Age 65+
20%
Bachelor's+
22.1%
Ashland County School Districts
Ashland County is served by 9 public school districts with 10,650 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Ashland City, West Holmes Local and Northwestern Local. Those three districts account for about 56% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ashland County OH
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland City School District | 3,007 | 28.2% | ▾ -2.1% |
| West Holmes Local School District | 1,675 | 15.7% | ▾ -5.7% |
| Northwestern Local School District | 1,243 | 11.7% | ▾ -1.3% |
| Black River Local School District | 935 | 8.8% | ▾ -5.7% |
| Hillsdale Local School District | 907 | 8.5% | ▴ 5.8% |
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Ashland County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ashland County Housing & Real Estate
Ashland County has a median home value of $175,900 and a median gross rent of $841. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Ohio median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $247,350 and homes spent about 55 days on the market.
Ashland County Housing Mix
Ashland County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ashland County Housing Trends
Ashland County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ashland County, OH
Ashland County has 2,132 business listings across 499 categories. The largest categories in Ashland County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (91, 4.3%), Medical Offices (44, 2.1%), and Community & Nonprofits (42, 2.0%). The full Ashland County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ashland County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ashland County, OH
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 91 | 4.3% |
| Medical Offices | 44 | 2.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 42 | 2.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 35 | 1.6% |
| Farm | 35 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 32 | 1.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 30 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 25 | 1.2% |
| Gas Stations | 25 | 1.2% |
| Real Estate Agents | 24 | 1.1% |
Ashland County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| ACCADA | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Ashland |
| AU Campus Store | Academic Bookstore | Ashland |
| Clark Hall | Accommodation | Ashland |
| Irwin Financial Associates | Accountant | Ashland |
| SS Performance Horses | Active Life | Ashland |
| Cooperrider Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Loudonville |
| Spire | Advertising Agency | Ashland |
| Loudonville Farmers Equity Company | Agricultural Cooperatives | Loudonville |
| DL Custom Ag Services | Agricultural Service | Nova |
| Kamenik Farms | Agriculture | Perrysville |
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Ashland County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ashland County Basemaps
Ashland County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ashland County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Ashland County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.