PlainZIP

Rootstown, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44272

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

5,208
90/sq mi
$83,173
Median income
$261,300
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rootstown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
90
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44272 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44272 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rootstown, Portage County, Ohio, home to 5,208 residents across 58.1 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44272 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $261,300 for a typical home value (33% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,079 a month; 75.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 44272

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rootstown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44272.

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 44272, Rootstown, 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

5,208

Population

58.1

Area (sq mi)

90

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44272?

36.6

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

How ZIP 44272 ranks nationally

Rootstown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,173 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44272 vs 44201 →

ZIP 44272 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 44272 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44272 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 44272 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
44201 Atwater, OH 6,917 4.2 mi
44266 Ravenna, OH 33,581 5.5 mi
44265 Randolph, OH 51 5.1 mi
44640 Limaville, OH 151 7.4 mi
44285 Wayland, OH 85 7.6 mi
44411 Deerfield, OH 2,181 7.9 mi
44632 Hartville, OH 9,765 10.7 mi
44449 North Benton, OH 1,323 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Portage County

44240 standard
Kent, OH
Pop: 37,927
44266 standard
Ravenna, OH
Pop: 33,581
44202 standard
Aurora, OH
Pop: 19,561
44241 standard
Streetsboro, OH
Pop: 16,428
44260 standard
Mogadore, OH
Pop: 13,450
44444 standard
Newton Falls, OH
Pop: 10,454

Related Areas

Portage County Rootstown, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44272 in? ▼
ZIP code 44272 (Rootstown) is located in Portage County, Ohio. Portage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/portage-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44272? ▼
ZIP code 44272 in Rootstown, OH has a population of 5,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44272? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44272 is $83,173, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44272? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44272 is $261,300, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44272? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44272 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44272? ▼
ZIP code 44272 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 884 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44272? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44272 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (11), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44272? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44272 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 44272? ▼
In ZIP code 44272, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% 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 44272? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44272 is 26.8 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 44272? ▼
In ZIP code 44272, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44272? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44272 is 5.0% 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.