ZIP Code 44272
standardSource:
Rootstown · Portage County · Ohio
- Population
- 5,208
- Median income
- $83,173
- Median home value
- $261,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.9%
- Land area
- 58.1 sq mi
90/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
New York
ZIP code 44272 in Rootstown, Ohio has a population of 5,208. The median household income is $83,173, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $261,300, 6% below the US average. 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44272 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.1 square miles in Rootstown, Portage County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,208 residents, producing a population density of 90 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 44272 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44272 sits at $83,173 (14% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,852. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $261,300 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,079 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44272 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Portage County, so you can benchmark 44272 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 44272
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44272.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44272, Rootstown, 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
5,208
Population
58.1
Area (sq mi)
90
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44272?
36.6
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
2.0%
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?
$83,173
Median Household Income
+14% vs state
$41,852
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 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?
2,424
Total Housing Units
2,315
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,300
Median Home Value
+33% vs state
$1,079
Median Rent
1979
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
+11.0%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44272 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 120 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 131 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 147 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 161 |
| 2024 | +11.0% | 179 |
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 94 business establishments in ZIP 44272, employing approximately 884 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,403,000.
94
Businesses
884
Employees
$29.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 11 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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