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Tallmadge, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44278

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

17,868
465/sq mi
$90,120
Median income
$232,700
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tallmadge pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
465
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44278 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44278 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallmadge, Summit County, Ohio, home to 17,868 residents across 38.4 square miles, a density of 465 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44278 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,120 (23% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,217. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $232,700 (18% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,081 monthly, and 84.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Summit County, letting you compare 44278 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44278

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallmadge, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44278.

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 44278, Tallmadge, 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

17,868

Population

38.4

Area (sq mi)

465

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44278?

47.0

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 3.4%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

How ZIP 44278 ranks nationally

Tallmadge, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,120 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$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 44278 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 44278 ranks #7 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 44278 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 44278 ranks #2 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Summit County

44203 standard
Barberton, OH
Pop: 41,248
44224 standard
Stow, OH
Pop: 38,742
44312 standard
Akron, OH
Pop: 31,919
44221 standard
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Pop: 29,587
44685 standard
Uniontown, OH
Pop: 27,556
44236 standard
Hudson, OH
Pop: 25,296

Related Areas

Summit County Tallmadge, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44278 in? ▼
ZIP code 44278 (Tallmadge) is located in Summit County, Ohio. Summit County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/summit-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44278? ▼
ZIP code 44278 in Tallmadge, OH has a population of 17,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44278? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44278 is $90,120, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44278? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44278 is $232,700, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44278? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44278 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44278? ▼
ZIP code 44278 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 6,825 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44278? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44278 are: Other services (except public administration) (67), Health care and social assistance (61), Construction (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44278? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44278 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 44278? ▼
In ZIP code 44278, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 44278? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44278 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44278? ▼
In ZIP code 44278, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44278? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44278 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.