Valley City, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44280
Medina County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,557
- 72/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $130,167
- Median income Above-median income area
- $386,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Valley City pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 72
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44280 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 44280 (Valley City, OH) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.2 in 2023 to 187.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44280 covers 63.5 square miles in Valley City, Medina County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,557 residents on file, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44280 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,167 (78% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,176. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $386,000 (96% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,726.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Medina County, so 44280 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 44280
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valley City, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44280.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
23 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 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 44280, Valley City, 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
4,557
Population
63.5
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44280?
45.6
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$130,167
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$54,176
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44280 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Valley City, 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)
$130,167 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
2,257housing units
2,257
Total Housing Units
2,072
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$386,000
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$1,726
Median Rent
1985
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44280 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 129 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 141 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 161 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 177 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 188 |
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 216 business establishments in ZIP 44280, employing approximately 3,560 people with a combined annual payroll of $265,637,000.
216
Businesses
3,560
Employees
$265.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 46 | 21.3% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.4% |
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 44280 vs 44028 →
ZIP 44280 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
- 44212
Brunswick (44212)
43,548 residents
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
29,563 residents
- 44136
Strongsville (44136)
25,608 residents
- 44138 22,332
Olmsted Falls (44138)
22,332 residents
- 44149 19,177
Strongsville (44149)
19,177 residents
- 44017 19,161
Berea (44017)
19,161 residents
- 44044 15,951
Grafton (44044)
15,951 residents
- 44028 8,467
Columbia Station (44028)
8,467 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44280 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44280 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44280
Valley City (44280)
$130,167 median income
- 44149
Strongsville (44149)
$118,173 median income
- 44256
Medina (44256)
$99,923 median income
- 44138
Olmsted Falls (44138)
$96,603 median income
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
$96,485 median income
- 44136
Strongsville (44136)
$94,648 median income
- 44253
Litchfield (44253)
$91,500 median income
- 44212
Brunswick (44212)
$91,441 median income
- 44044
Grafton (44044)
$88,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44280 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44028 | Columbia Station, OH | 8,467 | 5.0 mi |
| 44212 | Brunswick, OH | 43,548 | 4.9 mi |
| 44138 | Olmsted Falls, OH | 22,332 | 9.3 mi |
| 44149 | Strongsville, OH | 19,177 | 6.2 mi |
| 44044 | Grafton, OH | 15,951 | 6.3 mi |
| 44256 | Medina, OH | 62,039 | 7.6 mi |
| 44253 | Litchfield, OH | 3,218 | 7.6 mi |
| 44136 | Strongsville, OH | 25,608 | 7.7 mi |
| 44017 | Berea, OH | 19,161 | 9.5 mi |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville, OH | 29,563 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44280, 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 (4,557 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 44280 in?
ZIP code 44280 (Valley City) 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 44280?
ZIP code 44280 in Valley City, OH has a population of 4,557 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44280?
The median household income in ZIP 44280 is $130,167, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44280?
The median home value in ZIP 44280 is $386,000, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44280?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44280 is White at 90.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44280?
ZIP code 44280 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 3,560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44280?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44280 are: Construction (46), Manufacturing (28), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44280?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44280 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 44280?
In ZIP code 44280, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% 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 44280?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44280 is 28.5 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 44280?
In ZIP code 44280, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44280?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44280 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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