Garrettsville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44231
Portage County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,308
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,609
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Garrettsville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44231 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 44231 (Garrettsville, OH) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.7 in 2023 to 179.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44231 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garrettsville, Portage County, Ohio, home to 8,308 residents across 127.2 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44231 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,609 (8% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,674. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $192,700 (2% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $904; 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Portage County, so 44231 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 44231
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garrettsville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44231.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 44231, Garrettsville, 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
8,308
Population
127.2
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44231?
40.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$78,609
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,674
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44231 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Garrettsville, 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)
$78,609 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
3,331housing units
3,331
Total Housing Units
3,241
Occupied Units
90
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$904
Median Rent
1973
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44231 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.0% | 125 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 136 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 164 |
| 2023 | -0.6% | 163 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 180 |
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 138 business establishments in ZIP 44231, employing approximately 1,092 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,261,000.
138
Businesses
1,092
Employees
$46.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
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 44231 vs 44288 →
ZIP 44231 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44266
Ravenna (44266)
33,581 residents
- 44444 10,454
Newton Falls (44444)
10,454 residents
- 44231 8,308
Garrettsville (44231)
8,308 residents
- 44021 6,444
Burton (44021)
6,444 residents
- 44234 4,192
Hiram (44234)
4,192 residents
- 44288 4,118
Windham (44288)
4,118 residents
- 44470 3,790
Southington (44470)
3,790 residents
- 44491 3,515
West Farmington (44491)
3,515 residents
- 44080 226
Parkman (44080)
226 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44231 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44285
Wayland (44285)
$106,429 median income
- 44439
Mesopotamia (44439)
$87,868 median income
- 44021
Burton (44021)
$82,008 median income
- 44231
Garrettsville (44231)
$78,609 median income
- 44234
Hiram (44234)
$75,547 median income
- 44288
Windham (44288)
$69,205 median income
- 44491
West Farmington (44491)
$67,589 median income
- 44266
Ravenna (44266)
$64,918 median income
- 44470
Southington (44470)
$63,882 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44231 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44288 | Windham, OH | 4,118 | 4.7 mi |
| 44080 | Parkman, OH | 226 | 4.5 mi |
| 44234 | Hiram, OH | 4,192 | 4.8 mi |
| 44470 | Southington, OH | 3,790 | 5.8 mi |
| 44285 | Wayland, OH | 85 | 10.1 mi |
| 44491 | West Farmington, OH | 3,515 | 7.3 mi |
| 44021 | Burton, OH | 6,444 | 10.1 mi |
| 44444 | Newton Falls, OH | 10,454 | 10.5 mi |
| 44439 | Mesopotamia, OH | 115 | 11.9 mi |
| 44266 | Ravenna, OH | 33,581 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44231, 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 (8,308 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 44231 in?
ZIP code 44231 (Garrettsville) is located in Portage County, Ohio. Portage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/portage-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44231?
ZIP code 44231 in Garrettsville, OH has a population of 8,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44231?
The median household income in ZIP 44231 is $78,609, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44231?
The median home value in ZIP 44231 is $192,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44231?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44231 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44231?
ZIP code 44231 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 1,092 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44231?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44231 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (23), Manufacturing (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44231?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44231 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 44231?
In ZIP code 44231, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 44231?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44231 is 29.5 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 44231?
In ZIP code 44231, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44231?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44231 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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