The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44838 sells for about $189,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $717 a month.
ZIP 44838 — Hayesville
The housing market in 44838 is stable, characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordability, though the limited supply and rural nature of the area keep transaction volumes low.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and families seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle, though it requires a commitment to property maintenance and limited immediate access to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 2.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 44838, Ashland County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Hayesville are generally low and consistent with rural Ashland County trends, remaining well below state and national averages.
The area is served by the Hillsdale Local School District, which maintains a stable reputation for small-town educational outcomes.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near local creeks, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agricultural and small-scale manufacturing sectors with limited new large-scale infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Ashland County, with rates determined by local school district levies and township requirements.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with residents driving to nearby employment hubs like Ashland or Mansfield via state routes.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with small community parks and proximity to larger regional nature preserves and state forests.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The economy is primarily supported by agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional manufacturing employers located in the broader Ashland County area.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle travel via state and county road networks.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP.
The Ashland County Auditor manages property assessments, typically conducting reappraisals on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Hillsdale Local School District taxes and standard county-wide levies.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Ohio law requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form covering the condition of the home's major systems.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Richland Carrousel Park4.713.4 mi
- Acres of Fun3.917.6 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park4.317.4 mi
- Der Dutchman4.517.2 mi
- Dragway 424.716.9 mi
- Wayne County Fairgrounds4.616.3 mi
- The Mohicans Treehouse Resort and Wedding Venue4.715.3 mi
- Deer Ridge Golf Club & Black Dog Tavern4.516.8 mi
- The Ohio State Reformatory4.712.6 mi
- Mohican State Park4.811.3 mi
- Mohican Adventures River Trips & Fun Center4.610.7 mi
- Malabar Farm State Park4.811 mi
- Freer Field4.66.3 mi
- The Ohio State Reformatory4.712.6 mi
- Malabar Farm State Park4.811 mi
- Kingwood Center Gardens4.815.2 mi
- Historic Mohican Covered Bridge4.811.4 mi
- Buckeye Imagination Museum4.713.7 mi
- Mohican State Park4.811.3 mi
- Malabar Farm State Park4.811 mi
- Pleasant Hill Lake Park4.59.8 mi
- Charles Mill Lake Park4.55.8 mi
- Gorge Overlook Trail4.811.3 mi
- Charles Mill Marina4.75.8 mi
- Pleasant Hill Marina4.69.9 mi
- Ashland Golf Club4.55.9 mi
- Pleasant Hill Golf Course4.711 mi
- Brookside Golf Course - Ashland, OH4.58.4 mi
- Mohican Market & Café4.710.6 mi
- DG Market3.910.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A local landmark serving as a community gathering space.
Provides basic outdoor recreation and playground facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.