Spencer, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44275
Medina County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,521
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,785
- Median income Above-median income area
- $252,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spencer pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44275 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 44275 (Spencer, OH) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.7 in 2023 to 194.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44275 covers 100.0 square miles in Spencer, Medina County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,521 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44275 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,785 (28% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,502. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 0.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $252,400 (28% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 85.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,172.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Medina County, so 44275 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 44275
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spencer, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44275.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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 44275, Spencer, 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
3,521
Population
100.0
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44275?
48.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.4%
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?
$93,785
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$41,502
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44275 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Spencer, 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)
$93,785 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
1,249housing units
1,249
Total Housing Units
1,237
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,400
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,172
Median Rent
1978
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44275 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 128 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 143 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 164 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 179 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 195 |
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 47 business establishments in ZIP 44275, employing approximately 238 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,564,000.
47
Businesses
238
Employees
$14.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 23.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 19.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.4% |
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 44275 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44090
Wellington (44090)
11,504 residents
- 44050
Lagrange (44050)
6,118 residents
- 44254
Lodi (44254)
4,833 residents
- 44275 3,521
Spencer (44275)
3,521 residents
- 44253 3,218
Litchfield (44253)
3,218 residents
- 44880 2,864
Sullivan (44880)
2,864 residents
- 44214 2,076
Burbank (44214)
2,076 residents
- 44235 1,825
Homerville (44235)
1,825 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44275 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44275 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44050
Lagrange (44050)
$103,611 median income
- 44275
Spencer (44275)
$93,785 median income
- 44253
Litchfield (44253)
$91,500 median income
- 44214
Burbank (44214)
$84,861 median income
- 44090
Wellington (44090)
$76,906 median income
- 44235
Homerville (44235)
$76,634 median income
- 44880
Sullivan (44880)
$69,505 median income
- 44254
Lodi (44254)
$65,865 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44275 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44275, 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 (3,521 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 44275 in?
ZIP code 44275 (Spencer) 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 44275?
ZIP code 44275 in Spencer, OH has a population of 3,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44275?
The median household income in ZIP 44275 is $93,785, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44275?
The median home value in ZIP 44275 is $252,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44275?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44275 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44275?
ZIP code 44275 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44275?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44275 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (9), Manufacturing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44275?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44275 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 44275?
In ZIP code 44275, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 44275?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44275 is 36.2 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 44275?
In ZIP code 44275, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44275?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44275 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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