PlainZIP

Cuyahoga Falls, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44221

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

29,587
1,758/sq mi
$63,342
Median income
$167,300
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cuyahoga Falls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,758
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44221 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44221 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, with 29,587 residents across 16.8 square miles, a density of 1,758 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44221 reports a modest median household income of $63,342 (13% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,041. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $167,300 (15% below the state average), median rent at $1,028 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 44221 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Summit County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 44221

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44221.

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 44221, Cuyahoga Falls, 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

29,587

Population

16.8

Area (sq mi)

1,758

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44221?

37.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
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?

$63,342

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$36,041

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44221 ranks nationally

Cuyahoga Falls, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,342 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,038

Total Housing Units

13,321

Occupied Units

717

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.5%
Renter 38.5%

$167,300

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,028

Median Rent

1956

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44221 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 127
2021 +11.2% 142
2022 +10.0% 156
2023 +11.8% 174
2024 +4.1% 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 593 business establishments in ZIP 44221, employing approximately 8,612 people with a combined annual payroll of $344,081,000.

593

Businesses

8,612

Employees

$344.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 100 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 87 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 75 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 74 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 8.3%
Finance and insurance 41 6.9%
Construction 34 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 4.2%
Manufacturing 20 3.4%
Information 15 2.5%
Wholesale trade 13 2.2%
Educational services 9 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.2%

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 44221 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 44221 ranks #2 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 44221 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 44221 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
44262 Munroe Falls, OH 5,016 2.0 mi
44310 Akron, OH 22,786 2.5 mi
44224 Stow, OH 38,742 3.2 mi
44305 Akron, OH 22,294 4.5 mi
44223 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 18,185 3.6 mi
44304 Akron, OH 5,916 4.2 mi
44278 Tallmadge, OH 17,868 3.9 mi
44313 Akron, OH 24,935 4.6 mi
44303 Akron, OH 7,700 4.0 mi
44308 Akron, OH 1,392 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Summit County

44203 standard
Barberton, OH
Pop: 41,248
44224 standard
Stow, OH
Pop: 38,742
44312 standard
Akron, OH
Pop: 31,919
44685 standard
Uniontown, OH
Pop: 27,556
44236 standard
Hudson, OH
Pop: 25,296
44313 standard
Akron, OH
Pop: 24,935

Related Areas

Summit County Cuyahoga Falls, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44221 in? ▼
ZIP code 44221 (Cuyahoga Falls) is located in Summit County, Ohio. Summit County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/summit-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44221? ▼
ZIP code 44221 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH has a population of 29,587 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44221? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44221 is $63,342, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44221? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44221 is $167,300, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44221? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44221 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44221? ▼
ZIP code 44221 has 593 business establishments employing approximately 8,612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44221? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44221 are: Retail trade (100), Accommodation and food services (87), Other services (except public administration) (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44221? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44221 increased by 4.1% 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 44221? ▼
In ZIP code 44221, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 44221? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44221 is 21.0 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 44221? ▼
In ZIP code 44221, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44221? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44221 is 10.5% 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.