Newton Falls, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44444
Portage County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,454
- 95/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,441
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newton Falls pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 95
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44444 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 44444 (Newton Falls, OH) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.8 in 2023 to 172.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44444 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newton Falls, Portage County, Ohio, home to 10,454 residents across 110.4 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44444 reports a modest median household income of $61,441 (16% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,059. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,600 (26% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $758; owner occupancy is 67.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Portage County, so 44444 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 44444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton Falls, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44444.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 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 44444, Newton Falls, 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
10,454
Population
110.4
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44444?
50.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$61,441
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$34,059
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44444 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Newton Falls, 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)
$61,441 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
4,961housing units
4,961
Total Housing Units
4,446
Occupied Units
515
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$758
Median Rent
1959
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44444 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 113 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 130 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 146 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 162 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 173 |
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 135 business establishments in ZIP 44444, employing approximately 1,283 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,386,000.
135
Businesses
1,283
Employees
$45.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 14.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 14 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.7% |
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 44444 vs 44429 →
ZIP 44444 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44485
Warren (44485)
16,498 residents
- 44444
Newton Falls (44444)
10,454 residents
- 44481
Warren (44481)
10,408 residents
- 44430 5,270
Leavittsburg (44430)
5,270 residents
- 44288 4,118
Windham (44288)
4,118 residents
- 44470 3,790
Southington (44470)
3,790 residents
- 44451 3,032
North Jackson (44451)
3,032 residents
- 44412 2,644
Diamond (44412)
2,644 residents
- 44429 2,576
Lake Milton (44429)
2,576 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44444 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44444 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44285
Wayland (44285)
$106,429 median income
- 44412
Diamond (44412)
$102,726 median income
- 44429
Lake Milton (44429)
$82,397 median income
- 44411
Deerfield (44411)
$77,560 median income
- 44288
Windham (44288)
$69,205 median income
- 44470
Southington (44470)
$63,882 median income
- 44481
Warren (44481)
$63,654 median income
- 44444
Newton Falls (44444)
$61,441 median income
- 44451
North Jackson (44451)
$61,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44444 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44429 | Lake Milton, OH | 2,576 | 5.3 mi |
| 44285 | Wayland, OH | 85 | 5.1 mi |
| 44412 | Diamond, OH | 2,644 | 6.1 mi |
| 44430 | Leavittsburg, OH | 5,270 | 5.8 mi |
| 44470 | Southington, OH | 3,790 | 8.6 mi |
| 44481 | Warren, OH | 10,408 | 6.9 mi |
| 44288 | Windham, OH | 4,118 | 7.2 mi |
| 44485 | Warren, OH | 16,498 | 8.2 mi |
| 44451 | North Jackson, OH | 3,032 | 8.5 mi |
| 44411 | Deerfield, OH | 2,181 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44444, 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 (10,454 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 44444 in?
ZIP code 44444 (Newton Falls) 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 44444?
ZIP code 44444 in Newton Falls, OH has a population of 10,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44444?
The median household income in ZIP 44444 is $61,441, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44444?
The median home value in ZIP 44444 is $145,600, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44444?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44444 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44444?
ZIP code 44444 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44444?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44444 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (22), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44444?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44444 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 44444?
In ZIP code 44444, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 44444?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44444 is 26.1 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 44444?
In ZIP code 44444, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44444?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44444 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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