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Medina, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44256

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

62,039
180/sq mi
$99,923
Median income
$316,000
Median home value
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medina pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
180
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44256 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44256 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Medina, Medina County, Ohio, with 62,039 residents across 345.0 square miles, a density of 180 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44256 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $316,000 for a typical home value (60% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,191 a month; 81.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 44256 in local context, 8 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 44256

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medina, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44256.

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 44256, Medina, 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

62,039

Population

345.0

Area (sq mi)

180

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44256?

45.2

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$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

How ZIP 44256 ranks nationally

Medina, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,923 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%

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

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$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

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ZIP 44256 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 44256 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44256 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 44256 ranks #4 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Medina County

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
44280 standard
Valley City, OH
Pop: 4,557

Related Areas

Medina County Medina, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44256 in? ▼
ZIP code 44256 (Medina) 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 44256? ▼
ZIP code 44256 in Medina, OH has a population of 62,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44256? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44256 is $99,923, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44256? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44256 is $316,000, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44256? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44256 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44256? ▼
ZIP code 44256 has 1,695 business establishments employing approximately 24,197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44256? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44256 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (219), Retail trade (205), Health care and social assistance (185). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44256? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44256 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 44256? ▼
In ZIP code 44256, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% 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 44256? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44256 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 44256? ▼
In ZIP code 44256, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44256? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44256 is 6.3% 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.