PlainZIP

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
$111,761
Median income
$330,800
Median home value
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $55,007. Poverty here runs at 7.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $330,800 for a typical home value (68% above the state average), with rent averaging $909 a month; 88.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 44026 in local context, 10 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 44026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesterland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44026.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44026?

51.1

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$55,007

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44026 ranks nationally

Chesterland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,761 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,545

Total Housing Units

4,394

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$330,800

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44026 ranks #8 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 44026 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 44026 ranks #4 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
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

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
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 Chesterland, OH Ohio

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.

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