PlainZIP

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
$78,609
Median income
$192,700
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garrettsville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
41th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,674. Local economic indicators show a 7.7% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $192,700 (2% below the state average); renters pay a median of $904 monthly, and 82.7% of units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Portage County, so you can benchmark 44231 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 44231

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garrettsville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44231.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44231?

40.9

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

$34,674

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44231 ranks nationally

Garrettsville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,609 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,331

Total Housing Units

3,241

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$192,700

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44231 ranks #3 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 44231 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 44231 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Portage County

44240 standard
Kent, OH
Pop: 37,927
44266 standard
Ravenna, OH
Pop: 33,581
44202 standard
Aurora, OH
Pop: 19,561
44241 standard
Streetsboro, OH
Pop: 16,428
44260 standard
Mogadore, OH
Pop: 13,450
44444 standard
Newton Falls, OH
Pop: 10,454

Related Areas

Portage County Garrettsville, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.