ZIP Code 44286
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Richfield · Summit County · Ohio
- Population
- 6,109
- Median income
- $112,778
- Median home value
- $435,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.2%
- Land area
- 61.9 sq mi
99/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.1
New York
ZIP code 44286 in Richfield, Ohio has a population of 6,109. The median household income is $112,778, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $435,200, 56% above the US average. 50.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44286 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.9 square miles in Richfield, Summit County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,109 residents, producing a population density of 99 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44286 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44286 sits at $112,778 (54% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $68,070. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $435,200 (121% above the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44286 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 44286 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44286
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44286.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
24 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44286?
55.1
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
6.3%
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?
$112,778
Median Household Income
+54% vs state
$68,070
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,627
Total Housing Units
2,572
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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