ZIP Code 44278
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Tallmadge · Summit County · Ohio
- Population
- 17,868
- Median income
- $90,120
- Median home value
- $232,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.5%
- Land area
- 38.4 sq mi
465/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 47
New York
ZIP code 44278 in Tallmadge, Ohio has a population of 17,868. The median household income is $90,120, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $232,700, 16% below the US average. 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44278 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.4 square miles in Tallmadge, Summit County, Ohio. The area is home to 17,868 residents, producing a population density of 465 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 44278 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44278 sits at $90,120 (23% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,217. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $232,700 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,081 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44278 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 44278 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 44278
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44278.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
41 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 44278, Tallmadge, 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
17,868
Population
38.4
Area (sq mi)
465
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44278?
47.0
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
6.7%
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?
$90,120
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$42,217
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 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?
7,723
Total Housing Units
7,486
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,700
Median Home Value
+18% vs state
$1,081
Median Rent
1971
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44278 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 130 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 144 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 171 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 177 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 187 |
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 462 business establishments in ZIP 44278, employing approximately 6,825 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,419,000.
462
Businesses
6,825
Employees
$360.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 50 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.9% |
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 44278 vs 44262 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44262 | Munroe Falls, OH | 5,016 | 2.8 mi |
| 44305 | Akron, OH | 22,294 | 2.7 mi |
| 44310 | Akron, OH | 22,786 | 3.9 mi |
| 44224 | Stow, OH | 38,742 | 5.3 mi |
| 44221 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 29,587 | 3.9 mi |
| 44250 | Lakemore, OH | 1,253 | 5.6 mi |
| 44304 | Akron, OH | 5,916 | 4.7 mi |
| 44312 | Akron, OH | 31,919 | 6.0 mi |
| 44240 | Kent, OH | 37,927 | 4.7 mi |
| 44308 | Akron, OH | 1,392 | 5.2 mi |
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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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