PlainZIP

Wadsworth, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44281

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

29,954
242/sq mi
$89,131
Median income
$278,800
Median home value
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
242
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44281 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44281 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio, with 29,954 residents across 123.7 square miles, a density of 242 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44281 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,131 (22% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $47,638. Poverty here runs at 6.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Median home value sits at $278,800 (41% above the state average), median rent at $1,071 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Medina County, letting you compare 44281 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 44281

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wadsworth, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44281.

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 44281, Wadsworth, 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

29,954

Population

123.7

Area (sq mi)

242

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44281?

40.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$89,131

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$47,638

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44281 ranks nationally

Wadsworth, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,131 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,687

Total Housing Units

13,993

Occupied Units

694

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$278,800

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,071

Median Rent

1979

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44281 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 129
2021 +12.4% 144
2022 +15.7% 167
2023 +3.3% 173
2024 +7.0% 185

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 694 business establishments in ZIP 44281, employing approximately 10,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $513,979,000.

694

Businesses

10,958

Employees

$514.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 90 13.0%
Retail trade 80 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 74 10.7%
Construction 70 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 69 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 66 9.5%
Finance and insurance 45 6.5%
Manufacturing 41 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 5.6%
Wholesale trade 31 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.6%
Educational services 15 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.4%
Information 8 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.0%

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 44281 vs 44274 →

ZIP 44281 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 44281 ranks #3 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 44281 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 44281 ranks #5 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
44274 Sharon Center, OH 225 2.8 mi
44321 Akron, OH 15,200 5.3 mi
44270 Rittman, OH 8,890 7.1 mi
44230 Doylestown, OH 8,252 7.1 mi
44203 Barberton, OH 41,248 6.3 mi
44273 Seville, OH 6,718 7.5 mi
44645 Marshallville, OH 2,465 10.4 mi
44256 Medina, OH 62,039 8.4 mi
44333 Akron, OH 18,763 9.0 mi
44276 Sterling, OH 1,906 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Medina County

44256 standard
Medina, OH
Pop: 62,039
44212 standard
Brunswick, OH
Pop: 43,548
44233 standard
Hinckley, OH
Pop: 7,646
44273 standard
Seville, OH
Pop: 6,718
44254 standard
Lodi, OH
Pop: 4,833
44280 standard
Valley City, OH
Pop: 4,557

Related Areas

Medina County Wadsworth, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44281 in? ▼
ZIP code 44281 (Wadsworth) 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 44281? ▼
ZIP code 44281 in Wadsworth, OH has a population of 29,954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44281? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44281 is $89,131, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44281? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44281 is $278,800, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44281? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44281 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44281? ▼
ZIP code 44281 has 694 business establishments employing approximately 10,958 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44281? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44281 are: Health care and social assistance (90), Retail trade (80), Professional, scientific, and technical services (74). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44281? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44281 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 44281? ▼
In ZIP code 44281, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 44281? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44281 is 23.5 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 44281? ▼
In ZIP code 44281, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44281? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44281 is 6.4% 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.