PlainZIP

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
$91,500
Median income
$283,300
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,160. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. The typical home here is valued at $283,300 (44% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,032 monthly, and 89.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 44253 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Medina County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44253?

43.9

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$42,160

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44253 ranks nationally

Litchfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,500 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,348

Total Housing Units

1,298

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$283,300

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$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

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ZIP 44253 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 44253 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 44253 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 44253 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Medina County

44256 standard
Medina, OH
Pop: 62,039
44212 standard
Brunswick, OH
Pop: 43,548
44281 standard
Wadsworth, OH
Pop: 29,954
44233 standard
Hinckley, OH
Pop: 7,646
44273 standard
Seville, OH
Pop: 6,718
44254 standard
Lodi, OH
Pop: 4,833

Related Areas

Medina County Litchfield, OH Ohio

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.

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