PlainZIP

Burton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44021

Geauga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,444
61/sq mi
$82,008
Median income
$242,900
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burton, Geauga County, Ohio, home to 6,444 residents across 106.0 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44021 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,008 (12% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,565. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. The typical home here is valued at $242,900 (23% above the state average); renters pay a median of $959 monthly, and 81.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 44021 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Geauga County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 44021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44021.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44021?

38.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

How ZIP 44021 ranks nationally

Burton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,008 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44021 vs 44234 →

ZIP 44021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44021 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44021 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
44234 Hiram, OH 4,192 7.4 mi
44065 Newbury, OH 4,433 5.2 mi
44062 Middlefield, OH 14,972 6.4 mi
44080 Parkman, OH 226 7.1 mi
44046 Huntsburg, OH 2,222 8.1 mi
44024 Chardon, OH 23,557 9.6 mi
44023 Chagrin Falls, OH 17,351 8.3 mi
44231 Garrettsville, OH 8,308 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Geauga County

44024 standard
Chardon, OH
Pop: 23,557
44023 standard
Chagrin Falls, OH
Pop: 17,351
44062 standard
Middlefield, OH
Pop: 14,972
44026 standard
Chesterland, OH
Pop: 11,116
44065 standard
Newbury, OH
Pop: 4,433
44072 standard
Novelty, OH
Pop: 4,383

Related Areas

Geauga County Burton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44021 in? ▼
ZIP code 44021 (Burton) is located in Geauga County, Ohio. Geauga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/geauga-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44021? ▼
ZIP code 44021 in Burton, OH has a population of 6,444 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44021 is $82,008, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44021 is $242,900, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44021 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44021? ▼
ZIP code 44021 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 1,622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44021 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44021 increased by 24.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44021? ▼
In ZIP code 44021, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44021 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44021? ▼
In ZIP code 44021, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44021 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.