PlainZIP

Lodi, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44254

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

4,833
71/sq mi
$65,865
Median income
$197,100
Median home value
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44254 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44254 covers 68.1 square miles in Lodi, Medina County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,833 residents on file, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44254 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $197,100 (0% below the state average), median rent at $902 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Medina County, letting you compare 44254 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44254

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lodi, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44254.

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 44254, Lodi, 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

4,833

Population

68.1

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44254?

44.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

How ZIP 44254 ranks nationally

Lodi, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,865 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

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

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$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

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ZIP 44254 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 44254 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 44254 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 44254 ranks #null 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
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

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
44280 standard
Valley City, OH
Pop: 4,557

Related Areas

Medina County Lodi, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44254 in? ▼
ZIP code 44254 (Lodi) 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 44254? ▼
ZIP code 44254 in Lodi, OH has a population of 4,833 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44254? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44254 is $65,865, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44254? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44254 is $197,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44254? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44254 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44254? ▼
ZIP code 44254 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 936 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44254? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44254 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (13), Manufacturing (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44254? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44254 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 44254? ▼
In ZIP code 44254, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 44254? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44254 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44254? ▼
In ZIP code 44254, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44254? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44254 is 11.8% 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.