Litchfield, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44253
Medina County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,218
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $283,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Litchfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44253 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 44253 (Litchfield, OH) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.8 in 2023 to 206.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44253 covers 63.8 square miles in Litchfield, Medina County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,218 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44253 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,500 (25% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,160. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 0.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $283,300 (44% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 89.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,032.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Medina County, so 44253 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 44253
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Litchfield, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44253.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 44253, Litchfield, 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
3,218
Population
63.8
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44253?
43.9
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.3%
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?
$91,500
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$42,160
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44253 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Litchfield, 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)
$91,500 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
1,348housing units
1,348
Total Housing Units
1,298
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,300
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$2,032
Median Rent
1991
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44253 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 135 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 146 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 168 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 184 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 206 |
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 67 business establishments in ZIP 44253, employing approximately 375 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,779,000.
67
Businesses
375
Employees
$17.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 26.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 20.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.5% |
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 44253 vs 44044 →
ZIP 44253 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44044
Grafton (44044)
15,951 residents
- 44028
Columbia Station (44028)
8,467 residents
- 44050 6,118
Lagrange (44050)
6,118 residents
- 44254 4,833
Lodi (44254)
4,833 residents
- 44280 4,557
Valley City (44280)
4,557 residents
- 44275 3,521
Spencer (44275)
3,521 residents
- 44253 3,218
Litchfield (44253)
3,218 residents
- 44215 2,162
Chippewa Lake (44215)
2,162 residents
- 44235 1,825
Homerville (44235)
1,825 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44253 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44253 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44280
Valley City (44280)
$130,167 median income
- 44251
Westfield Center (44251)
$118,750 median income
- 44050
Lagrange (44050)
$103,611 median income
- 44275
Spencer (44275)
$93,785 median income
- 44253
Litchfield (44253)
$91,500 median income
- 44044
Grafton (44044)
$88,333 median income
- 44028
Columbia Station (44028)
$87,595 median income
- 44215
Chippewa Lake (44215)
$80,893 median income
- 44235
Homerville (44235)
$76,634 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44253 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44044 | Grafton, OH | 15,951 | 7.0 mi |
| 44275 | Spencer, OH | 3,521 | 5.6 mi |
| 44254 | Lodi, OH | 4,833 | 8.5 mi |
| 44050 | Lagrange, OH | 6,118 | 7.6 mi |
| 44280 | Valley City, OH | 4,557 | 7.6 mi |
| 44235 | Homerville, OH | 1,825 | 10.4 mi |
| 44215 | Chippewa Lake, OH | 2,162 | 9.7 mi |
| 44028 | Columbia Station, OH | 8,467 | 11.1 mi |
| 44251 | Westfield Center, OH | 850 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44253, 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 (3,218 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 44253 in?
ZIP code 44253 (Litchfield) is located in Medina County, Ohio. Medina County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/medina-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44253?
ZIP code 44253 in Litchfield, OH has a population of 3,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44253?
The median household income in ZIP 44253 is $91,500, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44253?
The median home value in ZIP 44253 is $283,300, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44253?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44253 is White at 98.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44253?
ZIP code 44253 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44253?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44253 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44253?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44253 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 44253?
In ZIP code 44253, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 44253?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44253 is 34.8 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 44253?
In ZIP code 44253, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44253?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44253 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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