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ZIP Code 44288

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Windham · Portage County · Ohio

Population
4,118

97/sq mi

Median income
$69,205

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$160,100

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.7%

Median age 34.7

Land area
42.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 44288 in Windham, Ohio has a population of 4,118. The median household income is $69,205, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $160,100, 42% below the US average. 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44288 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.5 square miles in Windham, Portage County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,118 residents, producing a population density of 97 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 44288 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44288 sits at $69,205 (5% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $27,849. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $160,100 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,058 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44288 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Portage County, so you can benchmark 44288 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 44288

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44288.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44288, Windham, 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

4,118

Population

42.5

Area (sq mi)

97

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44288?

34.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$69,205

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$27,849

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,439

Total Housing Units

1,368

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$160,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,058

Median Rent

1974

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44288 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 113
2021 +20.6% 136
2022 +6.9% 145
2023 +16.1% 168
2024 +1.1% 170

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 41 business establishments in ZIP 44288, employing approximately 345 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,099,000.

41

Businesses

345

Employees

$22.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 21.9%
Construction 6 14.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.2%
Finance and insurance 3 7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
44231 Garrettsville, OH 8,308 4.7 mi
44285 Wayland, OH 85 5.5 mi
44080 Parkman, OH 226 9.2 mi
44234 Hiram, OH 4,192 7.7 mi
44444 Newton Falls, OH 10,454 7.2 mi
44470 Southington, OH 3,790 7.6 mi
44266 Ravenna, OH 33,581 7.9 mi
44255 Mantua, OH 7,987 8.2 mi
44412 Diamond, OH 2,644 10.5 mi
44429 Lake Milton, OH 2,576 11.1 mi

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Related Areas

Portage County Windham, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44288 in? ▼
ZIP code 44288 (Windham) is located in Portage County, Ohio. Portage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/portage-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44288? ▼
ZIP code 44288 in Windham, OH has a population of 4,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44288? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44288 is $69,205, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44288? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44288 is $160,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44288? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44288 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44288? ▼
ZIP code 44288 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44288? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44288 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44288? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44288 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 44288? ▼
In ZIP code 44288, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 44288? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44288 is 28.2 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 44288? ▼
In ZIP code 44288, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44288? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44288 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Windham, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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