PlainZIP

Malvern, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44644

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

4,791
84/sq mi
$64,637
Median income
$223,300
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Malvern pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
84
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44644 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44644 covers 57.3 square miles in Malvern, Carroll County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,791 residents on file, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44644 reports a modest median household income of $64,637 (11% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,253. Poverty here runs at 15.5%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. Median home value sits at $223,300 (13% above the state average), median rent at $730 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 44 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44644, plus 6 more within Carroll County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 44644

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malvern, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44644.

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 44644, Malvern, 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

4,791

Population

57.3

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44644?

50.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$64,637

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$31,253

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

43.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44644 ranks nationally

Malvern, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,637 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,330

Total Housing Units

2,049

Occupied Units

281

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$223,300

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$730

Median Rent

1976

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

+17.2%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44644 have increased 17.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 149
2021 +16.4% 174
2022 +14.3% 199
2023 -3.6% 192
2024 +17.2% 225

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 79 business establishments in ZIP 44644, employing approximately 795 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,321,000.

79

Businesses

795

Employees

$42.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 16.5%
Retail trade 9 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 8 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 8.9%
Manufacturing 5 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.3%
Finance and insurance 5 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.8%

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 44644 vs 44688 →

ZIP 44644 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 44644 ranks #4 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 44644 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 44644 ranks #8 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
44688 Waynesburg, OH 3,053 4.2 mi
44670 Robertsville, OH 235 5.2 mi
44669 Paris, OH 1,382 7.6 mi
44657 Minerva, OH 10,334 5.7 mi
44620 Dellroy, OH 1,567 7.5 mi
44730 East Canton, OH 6,050 6.9 mi
44643 Magnolia, OH 3,239 7.3 mi
44615 Carrollton, OH 11,125 10.0 mi
44634 Homeworth, OH 2,164 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

44615 standard
Carrollton, OH
Pop: 11,125
44675 standard
Sherrodsville, OH
Pop: 2,082
44695 standard
Bowerston, OH
Pop: 1,608
44620 standard
Dellroy, OH
Pop: 1,567
44651 standard
Mechanicstown, OH
Pop: 861
44607 standard
Augusta, OH
Pop: 234

Related Areas

Carroll County Malvern, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44644 in? ▼
ZIP code 44644 (Malvern) is located in Carroll County, Ohio. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44644? ▼
ZIP code 44644 in Malvern, OH has a population of 4,791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44644? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44644 is $64,637, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44644? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44644 is $223,300, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44644? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44644 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44644? ▼
ZIP code 44644 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 795 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44644? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44644 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44644? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44644 increased by 17.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 44644? ▼
In ZIP code 44644, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 44644? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44644 is 43.7 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 44644? ▼
In ZIP code 44644, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44644? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44644 is 15.5% 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.