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 High-density area
- $89,131
- Median income Above-median income area
- $278,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44281 (Wadsworth, OH) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.7 in 2023 to 184.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,638. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $278,800 (41% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 74.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,071.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Medina County, so 44281 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 44281
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wadsworth, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44281.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44281?
40.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.4%
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?
$89,131
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$47,638
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44281 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Wadsworth, 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)
$89,131 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
14,687housing units
14,687
Total Housing Units
13,993
Occupied Units
694
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,800
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44256
Medina (44256)
62,039 residents
- 44203
Barberton (44203)
41,248 residents
- 44281
Wadsworth (44281)
29,954 residents
- 44333 18,763
Akron (44333)
18,763 residents
- 44321 15,200
Akron (44321)
15,200 residents
- 44270 8,890
Rittman (44270)
8,890 residents
- 44230 8,252
Doylestown (44230)
8,252 residents
- 44273 6,718
Seville (44273)
6,718 residents
- 44645 2,465
Marshallville (44645)
2,465 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44281 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44281 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44333
Akron (44333)
$131,821 median income
- 44321
Akron (44321)
$119,178 median income
- 44256
Medina (44256)
$99,923 median income
- 44273
Seville (44273)
$96,431 median income
- 44281
Wadsworth (44281)
$89,131 median income
- 44276
Sterling (44276)
$86,583 median income
- 44645
Marshallville (44645)
$84,756 median income
- 44230
Doylestown (44230)
$79,526 median income
- 44203
Barberton (44203)
$63,759 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44281, 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 (29,954 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 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.
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