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 Moderate-density area
- $65,865
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lodi pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44254 (Lodi, OH) rose +14.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 149.7 in 2023 to 171.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,721. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,100 (0% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $902; 78.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Medina County, so 44254 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 44254
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lodi, OH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$32,721
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44254 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Lodi, 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)
$65,865 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
2,198housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 44254 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44287
West Salem (44287)
7,559 residents
- 44273
Seville (44273)
6,718 residents
- 44254
Lodi (44254)
4,833 residents
- 44217
Creston (44217)
4,142 residents
- 44275
Spencer (44275)
3,521 residents
- 44253
Litchfield (44253)
3,218 residents
- 44215 2,162
Chippewa Lake (44215)
2,162 residents
- 44214 2,076
Burbank (44214)
2,076 residents
- 44235 1,825
Homerville (44235)
1,825 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44254 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44254 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44251
Westfield Center (44251)
$118,750 median income
- 44273
Seville (44273)
$96,431 median income
- 44275
Spencer (44275)
$93,785 median income
- 44253
Litchfield (44253)
$91,500 median income
- 44214
Burbank (44214)
$84,861 median income
- 44215
Chippewa Lake (44215)
$80,893 median income
- 44235
Homerville (44235)
$76,634 median income
- 44287
West Salem (44287)
$73,816 median income
- 44217
Creston (44217)
$73,603 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44254, 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 (4,833 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 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.
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