Brunswick, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44212
Medina County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,548
- 777/sq mi High-density area
- $91,441
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brunswick pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 777
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44212 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 44212 (Brunswick, OH) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.9 in 2023 to 193.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brunswick, Medina County, Ohio, with 43,548 residents across 56.1 square miles, a density of 777 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44212 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,441 (25% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,650. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $264,000 (34% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 76.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,189.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Medina County, so 44212 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 44212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brunswick, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44212.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 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 44212, Brunswick, 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
43,548
Population
56.1
Area (sq mi)
777
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44212?
41.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
4.4%
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?
$91,441
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$43,650
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44212 ranks nationally
Brunswick, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$91,441 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
19,093housing units
19,093
Total Housing Units
18,576
Occupied Units
517
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,000
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,189
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44212 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 132 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 146 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 169 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 179 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 193 |
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 769 business establishments in ZIP 44212, employing approximately 8,893 people with a combined annual payroll of $424,371,000.
769
Businesses
8,893
Employees
$424.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 88 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 82 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 48 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.6% |
| Information | 10 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.0% |
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 44212 vs 44136 →
ZIP 44212 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44256
Medina (44256)
62,039 residents
- 44130
Cleveland (44130)
50,639 residents
- 44212
Brunswick (44212)
43,548 residents
- 44133
North Royalton (44133)
30,394 residents
- 44136
Strongsville (44136)
25,608 residents
- 44138 22,332
Olmsted Falls (44138)
22,332 residents
- 44149 19,177
Strongsville (44149)
19,177 residents
- 44017 19,161
Berea (44017)
19,161 residents
- 44028 8,467
Columbia Station (44028)
8,467 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44212 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44212 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44233
Hinckley (44233)
$136,915 median income
- 44280
Valley City (44280)
$130,167 median income
- 44149
Strongsville (44149)
$118,173 median income
- 44256
Medina (44256)
$99,923 median income
- 44138
Olmsted Falls (44138)
$96,603 median income
- 44136
Strongsville (44136)
$94,648 median income
- 44212
Brunswick (44212)
$91,441 median income
- 44028
Columbia Station (44028)
$87,595 median income
- 44133
North Royalton (44133)
$83,717 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44212 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44136 | Strongsville, OH | 25,608 | 4.8 mi |
| 44149 | Strongsville, OH | 19,177 | 5.0 mi |
| 44233 | Hinckley, OH | 7,646 | 4.9 mi |
| 44280 | Valley City, OH | 4,557 | 4.9 mi |
| 44256 | Medina, OH | 62,039 | 7.3 mi |
| 44133 | North Royalton, OH | 30,394 | 6.6 mi |
| 44017 | Berea, OH | 19,161 | 8.8 mi |
| 44028 | Columbia Station, OH | 8,467 | 7.3 mi |
| 44130 | Cleveland, OH | 50,639 | 9.5 mi |
| 44138 | Olmsted Falls, OH | 22,332 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44212, 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 (43,548 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 44212 in?
ZIP code 44212 (Brunswick) is located in Medina County, Ohio. Medina County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/medina-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44212?
ZIP code 44212 in Brunswick, OH has a population of 43,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44212?
The median household income in ZIP 44212 is $91,441, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44212?
The median home value in ZIP 44212 is $264,000, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44212 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44212?
ZIP code 44212 has 769 business establishments employing approximately 8,893 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44212?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44212 are: Retail trade (88), Other services (except public administration) (83), Construction (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44212?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44212 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 44212?
In ZIP code 44212, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 44212?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44212 is 28.0 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 44212?
In ZIP code 44212, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44212 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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