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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
$73,960
Median income
$213,600
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,466. Poverty here runs at 11.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $213,600 (8% above the state average), median rent at $794 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.7%.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Geauga County, letting you compare 44062 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 44062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middlefield, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44062.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44062?

26.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$26,466

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44062 ranks nationally

Middlefield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,960 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 40.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,767

Total Housing Units

4,546

Occupied Units

221

Vacant Units

3.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$213,600

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44062 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44062 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 44062 ranks #6 of 8 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
44439 Mesopotamia, OH 115 3.6 mi
44080 Parkman, OH 226 6.2 mi
44046 Huntsburg, OH 2,222 6.3 mi
44021 Burton, OH 6,444 6.4 mi
44099 Windsor, OH 2,314 6.9 mi
44491 West Farmington, OH 3,515 6.5 mi
44064 Montville, OH 1,657 10.3 mi
44234 Hiram, OH 4,192 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Geauga County

44024 standard
Chardon, OH
Pop: 23,557
44023 standard
Chagrin Falls, OH
Pop: 17,351
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 Middlefield, OH Ohio

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.

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