Cuyahoga Falls, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44223
Summit County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,185
- 468/sq mi High-density area
- $90,335
- Median income Above-median income area
- $217,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cuyahoga Falls pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 468
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44223 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 44223 (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.6 in 2023 to 185.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44223 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, home to 18,185 residents across 38.9 square miles, a density of 468 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44223 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,335 (24% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,303. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 1.7%. Median home value is $217,800 (10% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,052; 74.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Summit County, so 44223 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 44223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44223.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 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 44223, 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
18,185
Population
38.9
Area (sq mi)
468
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44223?
47.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.2%
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?
$90,335
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$56,303
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44223 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Cuyahoga Falls, 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)
$90,335 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
8,884housing units
8,884
Total Housing Units
8,487
Occupied Units
397
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,800
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,052
Median Rent
1962
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44223 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 127 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 140 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 157 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 173 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 186 |
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 465 business establishments in ZIP 44223, employing approximately 11,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $549,746,000.
465
Businesses
11,126
Employees
$549.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 24 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.7% |
| Information | 8 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
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 44223 vs 44264 →
ZIP 44223 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
- 44221
Cuyahoga Falls (44221)
29,587 residents
- 44313
Akron (44313)
24,935 residents
- 44310
Akron (44310)
22,786 residents
- 44333
Akron (44333)
18,763 residents
- 44223
Cuyahoga Falls (44223)
18,185 residents
- 44303 7,700
Akron (44303)
7,700 residents
- 44304 5,916
Akron (44304)
5,916 residents
- 44302 5,524
Akron (44302)
5,524 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44223 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44223 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44333
Akron (44333)
$131,821 median income
- 44264
Peninsula (44264)
$101,852 median income
- 44224
Stow (44224)
$94,287 median income
- 44223
Cuyahoga Falls (44223)
$90,335 median income
- 44313
Akron (44313)
$75,671 median income
- 44303
Akron (44303)
$69,743 median income
- 44221
Cuyahoga Falls (44221)
$63,342 median income
- 44302 $42,400
Akron (44302)
$42,400 median income
- 44304 $41,763
Akron (44304)
$41,763 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44223 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44264 | Peninsula, OH | 2,315 | 4.0 mi |
| 44313 | Akron, OH | 24,935 | 3.2 mi |
| 44303 | Akron, OH | 7,700 | 4.6 mi |
| 44221 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 29,587 | 3.6 mi |
| 44302 | Akron, OH | 5,524 | 5.7 mi |
| 44224 | Stow, OH | 38,742 | 4.8 mi |
| 44310 | Akron, OH | 22,786 | 4.8 mi |
| 44308 | Akron, OH | 1,392 | 6.2 mi |
| 44333 | Akron, OH | 18,763 | 5.3 mi |
| 44304 | Akron, OH | 5,916 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44223, 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 (18,185 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 44223 in?
ZIP code 44223 (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 44223?
ZIP code 44223 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH has a population of 18,185 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44223?
The median household income in ZIP 44223 is $90,335, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44223?
The median home value in ZIP 44223 is $217,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44223 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44223?
ZIP code 44223 has 465 business establishments employing approximately 11,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44223 are: Health care and social assistance (79), Retail trade (57), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44223?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44223 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 44223?
In ZIP code 44223, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 44223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44223 is 23.0 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 44223?
In ZIP code 44223, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44223 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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