Aurora, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44202
Portage County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,561
- 249/sq mi High-density area
- $118,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $375,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aurora pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 249
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44202 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 44202 (Aurora, OH) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.0 in 2023 to 203.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio, home to 19,561 residents across 78.6 square miles, a density of 249 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44202 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,750 (63% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,159. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $375,300 (90% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 85.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,787.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Portage County, so 44202 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 44202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aurora, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44202.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 41
Health care and social assistance
41 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 44202, Aurora, 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
19,561
Population
78.6
Area (sq mi)
249
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44202?
45.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
6.7%
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?
$118,750
Median Household Income
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$63,159
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44202 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Aurora, 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)
$118,750 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
9,881housing units
9,881
Total Housing Units
9,309
Occupied Units
572
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$375,300
Median Home Value
+90% vs state ZIP avg
$1,787
Median Rent
1991
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44202 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 136 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 149 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 168 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 186 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 203 |
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 512 business establishments in ZIP 44202, employing approximately 9,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $570,924,000.
512
Businesses
9,332
Employees
$570.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 103 | 20.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 35 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.3% |
| Information | 14 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
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 44202 vs 44241 →
ZIP 44202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44224
Stow (44224)
38,742 residents
- 44266
Ravenna (44266)
33,581 residents
- 44236
Hudson (44236)
25,296 residents
- 44139
Solon (44139)
24,356 residents
- 44087
Twinsburg (44087)
20,221 residents
- 44202
Aurora (44202)
19,561 residents
- 44023
Chagrin Falls (44023)
17,351 residents
- 44022
Chagrin Falls (44022)
16,516 residents
- 44241
Streetsboro (44241)
16,428 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44202 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44236
Hudson (44236)
$168,595 median income
- 44023
Chagrin Falls (44023)
$147,383 median income
- 44022
Chagrin Falls (44022)
$145,882 median income
- 44139
Solon (44139)
$138,425 median income
- 44202
Aurora (44202)
$118,750 median income
- 44087
Twinsburg (44087)
$99,270 median income
- 44065
Newbury (44065)
$95,442 median income
- 44224
Stow (44224)
$94,287 median income
- 44241
Streetsboro (44241)
$88,517 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44202 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44241 | Streetsboro, OH | 16,428 | 5.2 mi |
| 44087 | Twinsburg, OH | 20,221 | 5.2 mi |
| 44023 | Chagrin Falls, OH | 17,351 | 5.6 mi |
| 44255 | Mantua, OH | 7,987 | 6.0 mi |
| 44139 | Solon, OH | 24,356 | 7.2 mi |
| 44236 | Hudson, OH | 25,296 | 7.4 mi |
| 44022 | Chagrin Falls, OH | 16,516 | 9.8 mi |
| 44224 | Stow, OH | 38,742 | 10.9 mi |
| 44065 | Newbury, OH | 4,433 | 11.4 mi |
| 44266 | Ravenna, OH | 33,581 | 12.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44202, 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 (19,561 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 44202 in?
ZIP code 44202 (Aurora) 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 44202?
ZIP code 44202 in Aurora, OH has a population of 19,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44202?
The median household income in ZIP 44202 is $118,750, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44202?
The median home value in ZIP 44202 is $375,300, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44202 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44202?
ZIP code 44202 has 512 business establishments employing approximately 9,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44202 are: Retail trade (103), Professional, scientific, and technical services (55), Accommodation and food services (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44202 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 44202?
In ZIP code 44202, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.6% 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 44202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44202 is 27.7 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 44202?
In ZIP code 44202, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44202 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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