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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
$91,441
Median income
$264,000
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $43,650. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $264,000 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,189 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Medina County, letting you compare 44212 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 44212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brunswick, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44212.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44212?

41.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

19,093

Total Housing Units

18,576

Occupied Units

517

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$264,000

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44212 ranks #3 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 44212 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 44212 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Medina County

44256 standard
Medina, OH
Pop: 62,039
44281 standard
Wadsworth, OH
Pop: 29,954
44233 standard
Hinckley, OH
Pop: 7,646
44273 standard
Seville, OH
Pop: 6,718
44254 standard
Lodi, OH
Pop: 4,833
44280 standard
Valley City, OH
Pop: 4,557

Related Areas

Medina County Brunswick, OH Ohio

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.

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