Doylestown, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44230
Wayne County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,252
- 185/sq mi High-density area
- $79,526
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Doylestown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 185
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44230 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 44230 (Doylestown, OH) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.4 in 2023 to 188.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44230 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Doylestown, Wayne County, Ohio, home to 8,252 residents across 44.6 square miles, a density of 185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44230 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,526 (9% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,028. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $229,000 (16% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 86.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $894.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 44230 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 44230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Doylestown, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44230.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 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 44230, Doylestown, 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
8,252
Population
44.6
Area (sq mi)
185
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44230?
45.1
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
6.8%
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?
$79,526
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$43,028
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44230 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Doylestown, 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)
$79,526 Top 33% higher than 67% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio 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
3,398housing units
3,398
Total Housing Units
3,297
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,000
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$894
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44230 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 133 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 149 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 163 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 176 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 188 |
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 105 business establishments in ZIP 44230, employing approximately 745 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,674,000.
105
Businesses
745
Employees
$30.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 25.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
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 44230 vs 44645 →
ZIP 44230 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44203
Barberton (44203)
41,248 residents
- 44281
Wadsworth (44281)
29,954 residents
- 44321 15,200
Akron (44321)
15,200 residents
- 44614 12,595
Canal Fulton (44614)
12,595 residents
- 44216 9,418
Clinton (44216)
9,418 residents
- 44270 8,890
Rittman (44270)
8,890 residents
- 44230 8,252
Doylestown (44230)
8,252 residents
- 44666 2,928
North Lawrence (44666)
2,928 residents
- 44645 2,465
Marshallville (44645)
2,465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44230 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44230 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44321
Akron (44321)
$119,178 median income
- 44666
North Lawrence (44666)
$101,310 median income
- 44216
Clinton (44216)
$98,776 median income
- 44281
Wadsworth (44281)
$89,131 median income
- 44276
Sterling (44276)
$86,583 median income
- 44645
Marshallville (44645)
$84,756 median income
- 44614
Canal Fulton (44614)
$83,671 median income
- 44230
Doylestown (44230)
$79,526 median income
- 44203
Barberton (44203)
$63,759 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44230 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44645 | Marshallville, OH | 2,465 | 4.0 mi |
| 44270 | Rittman, OH | 8,890 | 4.6 mi |
| 44203 | Barberton, OH | 41,248 | 5.1 mi |
| 44216 | Clinton, OH | 9,418 | 5.7 mi |
| 44281 | Wadsworth, OH | 29,954 | 7.1 mi |
| 44276 | Sterling, OH | 1,906 | 7.9 mi |
| 44321 | Akron, OH | 15,200 | 9.6 mi |
| 44666 | North Lawrence, OH | 2,928 | 8.8 mi |
| 44274 | Sharon Center, OH | 225 | 9.6 mi |
| 44614 | Canal Fulton, OH | 12,595 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44230, 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 (8,252 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 44230 in?
ZIP code 44230 (Doylestown) is located in Wayne County, Ohio. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44230?
ZIP code 44230 in Doylestown, OH has a population of 8,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44230?
The median household income in ZIP 44230 is $79,526, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44230?
The median home value in ZIP 44230 is $229,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44230?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44230 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44230?
ZIP code 44230 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 745 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44230?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44230 are: Construction (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44230?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44230 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 44230?
In ZIP code 44230, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 44230?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44230 is 20.9 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 44230?
In ZIP code 44230, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44230?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44230 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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