Sharon Center, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44274
Medina County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 225
- 201/sq mi High-density area
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sharon Center has 225 residents, placing it in the 9th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 201 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 44274 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 44274 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sharon Center, Medina County, Ohio, home to just 225 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 201 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 44274, but per-capita income is $74,910. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 2.2%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Medina County, so 44274 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 44274
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sharon Center, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44274.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 44274, Sharon Center, 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
225
Population
1.1
Area (sq mi)
201
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44274?
70.7
Median Age
65.2%
Male
34.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$74,910
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
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
75housing units
75
Total Housing Units
44
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 44274, employing approximately 1,278 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,175,000.
34
Businesses
1,278
Employees
$89.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 26.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 26.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.8% |
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 44274 vs 44281 →
ZIP 44274 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44256
Medina (44256)
62,039 residents
- 44203
Barberton (44203)
41,248 residents
- 44281
Wadsworth (44281)
29,954 residents
- 44320 19,937
Akron (44320)
19,937 residents
- 44333 18,763
Akron (44333)
18,763 residents
- 44321 15,200
Akron (44321)
15,200 residents
- 44270 8,890
Rittman (44270)
8,890 residents
- 44230 8,252
Doylestown (44230)
8,252 residents
- 44233 7,646
Hinckley (44233)
7,646 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44274 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44281 | Wadsworth, OH | 29,954 | 2.8 mi |
| 44321 | Akron, OH | 15,200 | 4.2 mi |
| 44233 | Hinckley, OH | 7,646 | 9.7 mi |
| 44333 | Akron, OH | 18,763 | 6.8 mi |
| 44256 | Medina, OH | 62,039 | 7.2 mi |
| 44320 | Akron, OH | 19,937 | 7.9 mi |
| 44230 | Doylestown, OH | 8,252 | 9.6 mi |
| 44203 | Barberton, OH | 41,248 | 7.6 mi |
| 44270 | Rittman, OH | 8,890 | 9.8 mi |
| 44273 | Seville, OH | 6,718 | 8.9 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44274 in?
ZIP code 44274 (Sharon Center) 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 44274?
ZIP code 44274 in Sharon Center, OH has a population of 225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44274?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44274 is White at 96.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44274?
ZIP code 44274 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 1,278 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44274?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44274 are: Manufacturing (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Construction (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44274?
In ZIP code 44274, 16.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44274?
In ZIP code 44274, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44274?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44274 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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