PlainZIP

Hiram, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44234

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

4,192
65/sq mi
$75,547
Median income
$242,000
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44234 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44234 covers 64.1 square miles in Hiram, Portage County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,192 residents on file, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,547 (3% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $40,471. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. Housing costs here run $242,000 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $923 a month; 85.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Portage County, so you can benchmark 44234 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 44234

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hiram, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44234.

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 44234, Hiram, 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

4,192

Population

64.1

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44234?

43.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$75,547

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$40,471

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44234 ranks nationally

Hiram, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,547 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,419

Total Housing Units

1,363

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$242,000

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1983

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44234 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.9% 123
2021 +10.2% 135
2022 +20.2% 163
2023 -2.3% 159
2024 +9.7% 174

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 50 business establishments in ZIP 44234, employing approximately 1,857 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,852,000.

50

Businesses

1,857

Employees

$108.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 22.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.0%
Manufacturing 5 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.0%
Wholesale trade 3 6.0%
Retail trade 3 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 44234 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 44234 ranks #7 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 44234 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 44234 ranks #6 of 8 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
44231 Garrettsville, OH 8,308 4.8 mi
44021 Burton, OH 6,444 7.4 mi
44255 Mantua, OH 7,987 5.0 mi
44080 Parkman, OH 226 6.1 mi
44288 Windham, OH 4,118 7.7 mi
44023 Chagrin Falls, OH 17,351 7.8 mi
44065 Newbury, OH 4,433 9.9 mi
44062 Middlefield, OH 14,972 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Portage County

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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 Hiram, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44234 in? ▼
ZIP code 44234 (Hiram) 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 44234? ▼
ZIP code 44234 in Hiram, OH has a population of 4,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44234? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44234 is $75,547, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44234? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44234 is $242,000, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44234? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44234 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44234? ▼
ZIP code 44234 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 1,857 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44234? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44234 are: Construction (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44234? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44234 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 44234? ▼
In ZIP code 44234, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 44234? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44234 is 28.3 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 44234? ▼
In ZIP code 44234, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44234? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44234 is 5.7% 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.