PlainZIP

Novelty, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44072

Geauga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,383
90/sq mi
$107,146
Median income
$355,400
Median home value
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Novelty pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
90
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44072 covers 48.5 square miles in Novelty, Geauga County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,383 residents on file, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44072 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,146 (47% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $56,055. Poverty here runs at 3.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Housing costs here run $355,400 for a typical home value (80% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,194 a month; 84.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44072, plus 6 more within Geauga County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 44072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Novelty, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44072.

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 44072, Novelty, 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

4,383

Population

48.5

Area (sq mi)

90

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44072?

48.0

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$107,146

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$56,055

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44072 ranks nationally

Novelty, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,146 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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,174

Total Housing Units

2,113

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$355,400

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$1,194

Median Rent

1970

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

+19.6%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44072 have increased 19.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 116
2021 +10.0% 128
2022 +7.2% 137
2023 +10.2% 151
2024 +19.6% 181

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 91 business establishments in ZIP 44072, employing approximately 507 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,660,000.

91

Businesses

507

Employees

$27.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 22.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 17.6%
Construction 15 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 15 16.5%
Retail trade 6 6.6%
Wholesale trade 5 5.5%
Finance and insurance 3 3.3%
Educational services 3 3.3%

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 44072 vs 44026 →

ZIP 44072 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 44072 ranks #0 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 44072 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 44072 ranks #6 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
44026 Chesterland, OH 11,116 4.2 mi
44065 Newbury, OH 4,433 4.4 mi
44022 Chagrin Falls, OH 16,516 4.3 mi
44023 Chagrin Falls, OH 17,351 6.2 mi
44040 Gates Mills, OH 3,020 6.0 mi
44124 Cleveland, OH 38,282 7.5 mi
44094 Willoughby, OH 35,234 9.9 mi
44139 Solon, OH 24,356 8.6 mi
44143 Cleveland, OH 24,499 9.5 mi
44024 Chardon, OH 23,557 10.1 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
44026 standard
Chesterland, OH
Pop: 11,116
44021 standard
Burton, OH
Pop: 6,444
44065 standard
Newbury, OH
Pop: 4,433

Related Areas

Geauga County Novelty, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44072 in? ▼
ZIP code 44072 (Novelty) 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 44072? ▼
ZIP code 44072 in Novelty, OH has a population of 4,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44072 is $107,146, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44072 is $355,400, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44072 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44072? ▼
ZIP code 44072 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44072? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44072 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Construction (15). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44072? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44072 increased by 19.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 44072? ▼
In ZIP code 44072, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.7% 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 44072? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44072 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44072? ▼
In ZIP code 44072, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44072 is 3.1% 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.