Middlefield, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44062
Geauga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,972
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,960
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middlefield pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 76
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44062 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 44062 (Middlefield, OH) rose +32.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 135.1 in 2023 to 178.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44062 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middlefield, Geauga County, Ohio, home to 14,972 residents across 198.3 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44062 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,960 (1% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,466. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $213,600 (8% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $794; 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Geauga County, so 44062 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 44062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middlefield, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44062.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 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 44062, Middlefield, 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
14,972
Population
198.3
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44062?
26.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$73,960
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$26,466
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44062 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Middlefield, 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)
$73,960 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
4,767housing units
4,767
Total Housing Units
4,546
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
3.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,600
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$794
Median Rent
1985
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
+32.4%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44062 have increased 32.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 121 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 131 |
| 2022 | +7.2% | 140 |
| 2023 | -3.8% | 135 |
| 2024 | +32.4% | 179 |
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 342 business establishments in ZIP 44062, employing approximately 6,747 people with a combined annual payroll of $325,513,000.
342
Businesses
6,747
Employees
$325.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 65 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 40 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
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 44062 vs 44439 →
ZIP 44062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44062
Middlefield (44062)
14,972 residents
- 44021
Burton (44021)
6,444 residents
- 44234 4,192
Hiram (44234)
4,192 residents
- 44491 3,515
West Farmington (44491)
3,515 residents
- 44099 2,314
Windsor (44099)
2,314 residents
- 44046 2,222
Huntsburg (44046)
2,222 residents
- 44064 1,657
Montville (44064)
1,657 residents
- 44080 226
Parkman (44080)
226 residents
- 44439 115
Mesopotamia (44439)
115 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44062 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44099
Windsor (44099)
$92,895 median income
- 44439
Mesopotamia (44439)
$87,868 median income
- 44021
Burton (44021)
$82,008 median income
- 44046
Huntsburg (44046)
$80,625 median income
- 44234
Hiram (44234)
$75,547 median income
- 44062
Middlefield (44062)
$73,960 median income
- 44064
Montville (44064)
$73,750 median income
- 44491
West Farmington (44491)
$67,589 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44062 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44062, 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 (14,972 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 44062 in?
ZIP code 44062 (Middlefield) 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 44062?
ZIP code 44062 in Middlefield, OH has a population of 14,972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44062?
The median household income in ZIP 44062 is $73,960, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44062?
The median home value in ZIP 44062 is $213,600, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44062?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44062 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44062?
ZIP code 44062 has 342 business establishments employing approximately 6,747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44062?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44062 are: Manufacturing (65), Retail trade (56), Construction (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44062?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44062 increased by 32.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 44062?
In ZIP code 44062, 40.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 44062?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44062 is 30.6 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 44062?
In ZIP code 44062, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44062?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44062 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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