Chardon, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44024
Geauga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,557
- 101/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $107,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $324,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chardon pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 101
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44024 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44024 (Chardon, OH) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.2 in 2023 to 172.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44024 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio, with 23,557 residents across 233.9 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44024 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,000 (47% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,148. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $324,800 (65% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,128.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Geauga County, so 44024 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 44024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chardon, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44024.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
65 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44024, Chardon, 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
23,557
Population
233.9
Area (sq mi)
101
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44024?
46.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.4%
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?
$107,000
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$53,148
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44024 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Chardon, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$107,000 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,694housing units
9,694
Total Housing Units
9,240
Occupied Units
454
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,800
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,128
Median Rent
1979
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44024 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 121 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 132 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 147 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 157 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 173 |
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 687 business establishments in ZIP 44024, employing approximately 8,566 people with a combined annual payroll of $450,186,000.
687
Businesses
8,566
Employees
$450.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 96 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 75 | 10.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.2% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 44024 vs 44077 →
ZIP 44024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44060
Mentor (44060)
60,211 residents
- 44077
Painesville (44077)
56,491 residents
- 44024 23,557
Chardon (44024)
23,557 residents
- 44026 11,116
Chesterland (44026)
11,116 residents
- 44021 6,444
Burton (44021)
6,444 residents
- 44065 4,433
Newbury (44065)
4,433 residents
- 44072 4,383
Novelty (44072)
4,383 residents
- 44086 2,391
Thompson (44086)
2,391 residents
- 44046 2,222
Huntsburg (44046)
2,222 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44024 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44024 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44026
Chesterland (44026)
$111,761 median income
- 44072
Novelty (44072)
$107,146 median income
- 44024
Chardon (44024)
$107,000 median income
- 44065
Newbury (44065)
$95,442 median income
- 44086
Thompson (44086)
$92,143 median income
- 44060
Mentor (44060)
$87,599 median income
- 44077
Painesville (44077)
$85,056 median income
- 44021
Burton (44021)
$82,008 median income
- 44046
Huntsburg (44046)
$80,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44024 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44077 | Painesville, OH | 56,491 | 8.5 mi |
| 44046 | Huntsburg, OH | 2,222 | 6.8 mi |
| 44065 | Newbury, OH | 4,433 | 8.2 mi |
| 44064 | Montville, OH | 1,657 | 7.7 mi |
| 44021 | Burton, OH | 6,444 | 9.6 mi |
| 44026 | Chesterland, OH | 11,116 | 7.8 mi |
| 44086 | Thompson, OH | 2,391 | 9.7 mi |
| 44060 | Mentor, OH | 60,211 | 9.9 mi |
| 44072 | Novelty, OH | 4,383 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44024, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,557 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44024 in?
ZIP code 44024 (Chardon) 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 44024?
ZIP code 44024 in Chardon, OH has a population of 23,557 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44024?
The median household income in ZIP 44024 is $107,000, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44024?
The median home value in ZIP 44024 is $324,800, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44024 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44024?
ZIP code 44024 has 687 business establishments employing approximately 8,566 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44024?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44024 are: Health care and social assistance (103), Construction (96), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44024?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44024 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 44024?
In ZIP code 44024, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 44024?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44024 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44024?
In ZIP code 44024, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44024 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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