ZIP Code 44254
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Lodi · Medina County · Ohio
- Population
- 4,833
- Median income
- $65,865
- Median home value
- $197,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 9.9%
- Land area
- 68.1 sq mi
71/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.8
New York
ZIP code 44254 in Lodi, Ohio has a population of 4,833. The median household income is $65,865, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $197,100, 29% below the US average. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.1 square miles in Lodi, Medina County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,833 residents, producing a population density of 71 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44254 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44254 sits at $65,865 (10% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,721. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $197,100 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Medina County, so you can benchmark 44254 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44254
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44254.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44254, Lodi, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,833
Population
68.1
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44254?
44.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.6%
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?
$65,865
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$32,721
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,198
Total Housing Units
2,062
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,100
Median Home Value
-0% vs state
$902
Median Rent
1971
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44254 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 125 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 135 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 155 |
| 2023 | -3.2% | 150 |
| 2024 | +14.7% | 172 |
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 91 business establishments in ZIP 44254, employing approximately 936 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,879,000.
91
Businesses
936
Employees
$42.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 13 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.3% |
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 44254 vs 44251 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44251 | Westfield Center, OH | 850 | 4.7 mi |
| 44214 | Burbank, OH | 2,076 | 6.4 mi |
| 44235 | Homerville, OH | 1,825 | 5.8 mi |
| 44253 | Litchfield, OH | 3,218 | 8.5 mi |
| 44275 | Spencer, OH | 3,521 | 5.9 mi |
| 44215 | Chippewa Lake, OH | 2,162 | 6.4 mi |
| 44273 | Seville, OH | 6,718 | 7.3 mi |
| 44287 | West Salem, OH | 7,559 | 8.5 mi |
| 44217 | Creston, OH | 4,142 | 8.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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