PlainZIP

Stow, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44224

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

38,742
751/sq mi
$94,287
Median income
$254,500
Median home value
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stow pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
751
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44224 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stow, Summit County, Ohio, with 38,742 residents across 51.6 square miles, a density of 751 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44224 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,287 (29% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $47,290. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. Housing costs here run $254,500 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,183 a month; 69.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Summit County, letting you compare 44224 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 44224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stow, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44224.

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 44224, Stow, 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

38,742

Population

51.6

Area (sq mi)

751

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44224?

40.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$94,287

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$47,290

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44224 ranks nationally

Stow, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,287 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,510

Total Housing Units

16,348

Occupied Units

1,162

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$254,500

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$1,183

Median Rent

1978

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44224 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 132
2021 +9.2% 144
2022 +13.8% 164
2023 +7.1% 176
2024 +6.6% 187

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 906 business establishments in ZIP 44224, employing approximately 14,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $680,603,000.

906

Businesses

14,322

Employees

$680.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 111 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 109 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 98 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 94 10.4%
Retail trade 90 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 7.4%
Wholesale trade 63 7.0%
Construction 57 6.3%
Manufacturing 48 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 5.1%
Finance and insurance 43 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 26 2.9%
Information 17 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 1.1%
Educational services 10 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 44224 vs 44262 →

ZIP 44224 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 44224 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44224 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 44224 ranks #3 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 2.5 mi
44221 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 29,587 3.2 mi
44236 Hudson, OH 25,296 4.9 mi
44278 Tallmadge, OH 17,868 5.3 mi
44223 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 18,185 4.8 mi
44305 Akron, OH 22,294 7.1 mi
44243 Kent, OH 5,658 5.4 mi
44310 Akron, OH 22,786 5.7 mi
44240 Kent, OH 37,927 5.9 mi
44087 Twinsburg, OH 20,221 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Summit County

44203 standard
Barberton, OH
Pop: 41,248
44312 standard
Akron, OH
Pop: 31,919
44221 standard
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Pop: 29,587
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 Stow, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44224 in? ▼
ZIP code 44224 (Stow) 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 44224? ▼
ZIP code 44224 in Stow, OH has a population of 38,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44224 is $94,287, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44224 is $254,500, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44224 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44224? ▼
ZIP code 44224 has 906 business establishments employing approximately 14,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44224 are: Health care and social assistance (111), Professional, scientific, and technical services (109), Accommodation and food services (98). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44224 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 44224? ▼
In ZIP code 44224, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.9% 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 44224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44224 is 23.2 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 44224? ▼
In ZIP code 44224, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44224 is 8.0% 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.