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 Moderate-density area
- $64,637
- Median income Near-median income area
- $223,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44644 (Malvern, OH) rose +17.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.8 in 2023 to 224.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,253. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $223,300 (13% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $730; 66.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 44644 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 44644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malvern, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44644.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44644?
50.3
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.3%
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?
$64,637
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$31,253
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
43.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44644 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Malvern, 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)
$64,637 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
2,330housing units
2,330
Total Housing Units
2,049
Occupied Units
281
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,300
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44615
Carrollton (44615)
11,125 residents
- 44657
Minerva (44657)
10,334 residents
- 44730
East Canton (44730)
6,050 residents
- 44644
Malvern (44644)
4,791 residents
- 44643 3,239
Magnolia (44643)
3,239 residents
- 44688 3,053
Waynesburg (44688)
3,053 residents
- 44634 2,164
Homeworth (44634)
2,164 residents
- 44620 1,567
Dellroy (44620)
1,567 residents
- 44669 1,382
Paris (44669)
1,382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44644 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44643
Magnolia (44643)
$84,773 median income
- 44670
Robertsville (44670)
$82,917 median income
- 44669
Paris (44669)
$82,411 median income
- 44634
Homeworth (44634)
$80,136 median income
- 44620
Dellroy (44620)
$76,827 median income
- 44730
East Canton (44730)
$70,232 median income
- 44688
Waynesburg (44688)
$66,444 median income
- 44644
Malvern (44644)
$64,637 median income
- 44615
Carrollton (44615)
$63,793 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44644, 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 (4,791 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 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.
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