ZIP Code 44256
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Medina · Medina County · Ohio
- Population
- 62,039
- Median income
- $99,923
- Median home value
- $316,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.7%
- Land area
- 345.0 sq mi
180/sq mi
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.2
New York
ZIP code 44256 in Medina, Ohio has a population of 62,039. The median household income is $99,923, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $316,000, 14% above the US average. 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44256 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 345.0 square miles in Medina, Medina County, Ohio. The area is home to 62,039 residents, producing a population density of 180 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 44256 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44256 sits at $99,923 (37% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $51,823. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $316,000 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $1,191 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44256 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Medina County, so you can benchmark 44256 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 44256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44256.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
219 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
205 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
185 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
160 establishments
- Construction
Construction
153 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 44256, Medina, 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
62,039
Population
345.0
Area (sq mi)
180
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44256?
45.2
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.0%
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?
$99,923
Median Household Income
+37% vs state
$51,823
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
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?
26,973
Total Housing Units
26,031
Occupied Units
942
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$316,000
Median Home Value
+60% vs state
$1,191
Median Rent
1990
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44256 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 133 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 147 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 168 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 180 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 194 |
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 1,695 business establishments in ZIP 44256, employing approximately 24,197 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,229,106,000.
1,695
Businesses
24,197
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 219 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 205 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 185 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 160 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 153 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 133 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 114 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 105 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 89 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 88 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 58 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 40 | 2.4% |
| Information | 37 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
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 44256 vs 44215 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44215 | Chippewa Lake, OH | 2,162 | 5.2 mi |
| 44273 | Seville, OH | 6,718 | 7.8 mi |
| 44212 | Brunswick, OH | 43,548 | 7.3 mi |
| 44280 | Valley City, OH | 4,557 | 7.6 mi |
| 44274 | Sharon Center, OH | 225 | 7.2 mi |
| 44251 | Westfield Center, OH | 850 | 8.5 mi |
| 44281 | Wadsworth, OH | 29,954 | 8.4 mi |
| 44233 | Hinckley, OH | 7,646 | 9.4 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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