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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
$107,000
Median income
$324,800
Median home value
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $53,148. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $324,800 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Geauga County, letting you compare 44024 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44024?

46.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
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 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$53,148

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44024 ranks nationally

Chardon, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,000 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,694

Total Housing Units

9,240

Occupied Units

454

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$324,800

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44024 ranks #3 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 44024 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 44024 ranks #3 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Geauga County

44023 standard
Chagrin Falls, OH
Pop: 17,351
44062 standard
Middlefield, OH
Pop: 14,972
44026 standard
Chesterland, OH
Pop: 11,116
44021 standard
Burton, OH
Pop: 6,444
44065 standard
Newbury, OH
Pop: 4,433
44072 standard
Novelty, OH
Pop: 4,383

Related Areas

Geauga County Chardon, OH Ohio

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.

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