PlainZIP

Richfield, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44286

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

6,109
99/sq mi
$112,778
Median income
$435,200
Median home value
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
99
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44286 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44286 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richfield, Summit County, Ohio, home to 6,109 residents across 61.9 square miles, a density of 99 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44286 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,778 (54% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $68,070. Poverty here runs at 5.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $435,200 (121% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,250 monthly, and 90.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Summit County, letting you compare 44286 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 44286

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richfield, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44286.

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 44286, Richfield, 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

6,109

Population

61.9

Area (sq mi)

99

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44286?

55.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$112,778

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$68,070

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44286 ranks nationally

Richfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,778 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,627

Total Housing Units

2,572

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.0%
Renter 10.0%

$435,200

Median Home Value

+121% vs state

$1,250

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44286 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 129
2021 +4.9% 135
2022 +14.1% 154
2023 +11.4% 172
2024 +6.6% 183

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 315 business establishments in ZIP 44286, employing approximately 8,121 people with a combined annual payroll of $703,564,000.

315

Businesses

8,121

Employees

$703.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 15.2%
Wholesale trade 41 13.0%
Construction 38 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing 31 9.8%
Finance and insurance 24 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 21 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 17 5.4%
Other services (except public administration) 16 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.4%
Retail trade 13 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.1%
Manufacturing 11 3.5%
Information 9 2.9%
Educational services 8 2.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%

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 44286 vs 44333 →

ZIP 44286 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 44286 ranks #0 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 44286 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 44286 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
44333 Akron, OH 18,763 5.2 mi
44141 Brecksville, OH 13,945 4.6 mi
44233 Hinckley, OH 7,646 4.9 mi
44264 Peninsula, OH 2,315 5.1 mi
44147 Broadview Heights, OH 19,480 6.0 mi
44321 Akron, OH 15,200 9.6 mi
44131 Independence, OH 20,469 10.1 mi
44067 Northfield, OH 20,441 7.2 mi
44223 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 18,185 7.3 mi
44313 Akron, OH 24,935 8.2 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 Richfield, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44286 in? ▼
ZIP code 44286 (Richfield) 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 44286? ▼
ZIP code 44286 in Richfield, OH has a population of 6,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44286? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44286 is $112,778, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44286? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44286 is $435,200, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44286? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44286 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44286? ▼
ZIP code 44286 has 315 business establishments employing approximately 8,121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44286? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44286 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Wholesale trade (41), Construction (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44286? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44286 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 44286? ▼
In ZIP code 44286, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44286? ▼
In ZIP code 44286, approximately 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44286? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44286 is 5.9% 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.