ZIP Code 44021
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Burton · Geauga County · Ohio
- Population
- 6,444
- Median income
- $82,008
- Median home value
- $242,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.0%
- Land area
- 106.0 sq mi
61/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
New York
ZIP code 44021 in Burton, Ohio has a population of 6,444. The median household income is $82,008, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $242,900, 13% below the US average. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.0 square miles in Burton, Geauga County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,444 residents, producing a population density of 61 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44021 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44021 sits at $82,008 (12% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,565. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $242,900 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $959 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Geauga County, so you can benchmark 44021 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44021.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Manufacturing 12
Manufacturing
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44021, Burton, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,444
Population
106.0
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44021?
38.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$82,008
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$41,565
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,257
Total Housing Units
2,080
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,900
Median Home Value
+23% vs state
$959
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+24.6%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44021 have increased 24.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 127 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 138 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 163 |
| 2023 | -7.3% | 151 |
| 2024 | +24.6% | 188 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 156 business establishments in ZIP 44021, employing approximately 1,622 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,009,000.
156
Businesses
1,622
Employees
$94.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 22.4% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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