Chesterland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44026
Geauga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,116
- 151/sq mi High-density area
- $111,761
- Median income Above-median income area
- $330,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chesterland pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 151
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44026 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 44026 (Chesterland, OH) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 163.2 in 2023 to 175.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44026 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chesterland, Geauga County, Ohio, home to 11,116 residents across 73.7 square miles, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44026 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,761 (53% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,007. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $330,800 (68% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 88.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $909.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Geauga County, so 44026 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 44026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesterland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44026.
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
51 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 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 44026, Chesterland, 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
11,116
Population
73.7
Area (sq mi)
151
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44026?
51.1
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
5.1%
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?
$111,761
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$55,007
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44026 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Chesterland, 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)
$111,761 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
4,545housing units
4,545
Total Housing Units
4,394
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$330,800
Median Home Value
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$909
Median Rent
1969
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
175
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+75%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44026 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 124 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 134 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 152 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 163 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 175 |
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 378 business establishments in ZIP 44026, employing approximately 2,137 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,133,000.
378
Businesses
2,137
Employees
$97.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 63 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.8% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
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 44026 vs 44072 →
ZIP 44026 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
- 44124
Cleveland (44124)
38,282 residents
- 44094
Willoughby (44094)
35,234 residents
- 44143
Cleveland (44143)
24,499 residents
- 44024 23,557
Chardon (44024)
23,557 residents
- 44023 17,351
Chagrin Falls (44023)
17,351 residents
- 44022 16,516
Chagrin Falls (44022)
16,516 residents
- 44026 11,116
Chesterland (44026)
11,116 residents
- 44065 4,433
Newbury (44065)
4,433 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44026 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44040
Gates Mills (44040)
$228,942 median income
- 44023
Chagrin Falls (44023)
$147,383 median income
- 44022
Chagrin Falls (44022)
$145,882 median income
- 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
- 44060 $87,599
Mentor (44060)
$87,599 median income
- 44124 $82,392
Cleveland (44124)
$82,392 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44026 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44072 | Novelty, OH | 4,383 | 4.2 mi |
| 44040 | Gates Mills, OH | 3,020 | 4.1 mi |
| 44094 | Willoughby, OH | 35,234 | 5.9 mi |
| 44060 | Mentor, OH | 60,211 | 10.1 mi |
| 44022 | Chagrin Falls, OH | 16,516 | 6.9 mi |
| 44065 | Newbury, OH | 4,433 | 6.6 mi |
| 44143 | Cleveland, OH | 24,499 | 7.6 mi |
| 44124 | Cleveland, OH | 38,282 | 7.3 mi |
| 44024 | Chardon, OH | 23,557 | 7.8 mi |
| 44023 | Chagrin Falls, OH | 17,351 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44026, 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 (11,116 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 44026 in?
ZIP code 44026 (Chesterland) 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 44026?
ZIP code 44026 in Chesterland, OH has a population of 11,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44026?
The median household income in ZIP 44026 is $111,761, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44026?
The median home value in ZIP 44026 is $330,800, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44026?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44026 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44026?
ZIP code 44026 has 378 business establishments employing approximately 2,137 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44026?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44026 are: Construction (63), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (51), Professional, scientific, and technical services (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44026?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44026 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 44026?
In ZIP code 44026, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.1% 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 44026?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44026 is 26.1 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 44026?
In ZIP code 44026, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44026?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44026 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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