PlainZIP

Atwater, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44201

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

6,917
49/sq mi
$79,459
Median income
$222,400
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atwater, Portage County, Ohio, home to 6,917 residents across 141.7 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44201 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,459 (9% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,981. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $222,400 for a typical home value (13% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,017 a month; 87.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44201, plus 6 more within Portage 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 44201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atwater, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44201.

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 44201, Atwater, 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

6,917

Population

141.7

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44201?

48.6

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$79,459

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$34,981

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44201 ranks nationally

Atwater, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,459 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,660

Total Housing Units

2,552

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$222,400

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,017

Median Rent

1974

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

+17.9%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44201 have increased 17.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 133
2021 +11.7% 148
2022 +13.0% 167
2023 +1.5% 170
2024 +17.9% 200

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 68 business establishments in ZIP 44201, employing approximately 222 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,403,000.

68

Businesses

222

Employees

$9.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 33.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.8%
Retail trade 5 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.9%
Manufacturing 3 4.4%
Wholesale trade 3 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 44201 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 44201 ranks #4 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 44201 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 44201 ranks #5 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
44272 Rootstown, OH 5,208 4.2 mi
44640 Limaville, OH 151 3.3 mi
44265 Randolph, OH 51 3.9 mi
44411 Deerfield, OH 2,181 6.8 mi
44601 Alliance, OH 35,294 7.9 mi
44266 Ravenna, OH 33,581 9.7 mi
44632 Hartville, OH 9,765 7.9 mi
44449 North Benton, OH 1,323 8.2 mi
44285 Wayland, OH 85 10.8 mi
44652 Middlebranch, OH 80 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Portage County

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Kent, OH
Pop: 37,927
44266 standard
Ravenna, OH
Pop: 33,581
44202 standard
Aurora, OH
Pop: 19,561
44241 standard
Streetsboro, OH
Pop: 16,428
44260 standard
Mogadore, OH
Pop: 13,450
44444 standard
Newton Falls, OH
Pop: 10,454

Related Areas

Portage County Atwater, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44201 in? ▼
ZIP code 44201 (Atwater) is located in Portage County, Ohio. Portage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/portage-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44201? ▼
ZIP code 44201 in Atwater, OH has a population of 6,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44201 is $79,459, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44201 is $222,400, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44201 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44201? ▼
ZIP code 44201 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44201 are: Construction (23), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44201 increased by 17.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 44201? ▼
In ZIP code 44201, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 44201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44201 is 28.4 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 44201? ▼
In ZIP code 44201, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44201 is 5.7% 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.