Rittman, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44270
Wayne County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,890
- 165/sq mi High-density area
- $63,650
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rittman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 165
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44270 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 44270 (Rittman, OH) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.0 in 2023 to 180.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44270 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rittman, Wayne County, Ohio, home to 8,890 residents across 54.0 square miles, a density of 165 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44270 reports a modest median household income of $63,650 (13% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,639. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,200 (14% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $786; 72.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 44270 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 44270
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rittman, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44270.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 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 44270, Rittman, 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
8,890
Population
54.0
Area (sq mi)
165
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44270?
39.8
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
1.1%
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?
$63,650
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,639
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44270 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Rittman, 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)
$63,650 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
3,475housing units
3,475
Total Housing Units
3,295
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,200
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$786
Median Rent
1968
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44270 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 126 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 138 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 159 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 171 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 181 |
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 127 business establishments in ZIP 44270, employing approximately 1,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,515,000.
127
Businesses
1,544
Employees
$83.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 16 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 44270 vs 44276 →
ZIP 44270 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44203
Barberton (44203)
41,248 residents
- 44281
Wadsworth (44281)
29,954 residents
- 44667 13,481
Orrville (44667)
13,481 residents
- 44270 8,890
Rittman (44270)
8,890 residents
- 44230 8,252
Doylestown (44230)
8,252 residents
- 44273 6,718
Seville (44273)
6,718 residents
- 44217 4,142
Creston (44217)
4,142 residents
- 44677 2,543
Smithville (44677)
2,543 residents
- 44645 2,465
Marshallville (44645)
2,465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44270 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44270 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44273
Seville (44273)
$96,431 median income
- 44281
Wadsworth (44281)
$89,131 median income
- 44276
Sterling (44276)
$86,583 median income
- 44645
Marshallville (44645)
$84,756 median income
- 44230
Doylestown (44230)
$79,526 median income
- 44667
Orrville (44667)
$75,616 median income
- 44677
Smithville (44677)
$75,435 median income
- 44217
Creston (44217)
$73,603 median income
- 44203
Barberton (44203)
$63,759 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44270 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44276 | Sterling, OH | 1,906 | 3.5 mi |
| 44230 | Doylestown, OH | 8,252 | 4.6 mi |
| 44645 | Marshallville, OH | 2,465 | 4.8 mi |
| 44281 | Wadsworth, OH | 29,954 | 7.1 mi |
| 44217 | Creston, OH | 4,142 | 7.0 mi |
| 44667 | Orrville, OH | 13,481 | 8.8 mi |
| 44273 | Seville, OH | 6,718 | 6.9 mi |
| 44677 | Smithville, OH | 2,543 | 7.4 mi |
| 44274 | Sharon Center, OH | 225 | 9.8 mi |
| 44203 | Barberton, OH | 41,248 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44270, 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 (8,890 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 44270 in?
ZIP code 44270 (Rittman) is located in Wayne County, Ohio. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44270?
ZIP code 44270 in Rittman, OH has a population of 8,890 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44270?
The median household income in ZIP 44270 is $63,650, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44270?
The median home value in ZIP 44270 is $170,200, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44270 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44270?
ZIP code 44270 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44270?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44270 are: Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44270?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44270 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 44270?
In ZIP code 44270, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 44270?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44270 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44270?
In ZIP code 44270, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44270 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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