PlainZIP

Butler, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44822

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

3,240
29/sq mi
$72,159
Median income
$245,700
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44822 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44822 covers 112.9 square miles in Butler, Richland County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,240 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44822 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,159 (1% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,145. Local economic indicators show a 7.7% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $245,700 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $947 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 44822 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 44822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44822.

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 44822, Butler, 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

3,240

Population

112.9

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44822?

30.0

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$72,159

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$28,145

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

35.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44822 ranks nationally

Butler, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,159 Top 50% higher than 50% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,330

Total Housing Units

1,163

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

3.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$245,700

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1978

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

+12.5%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44822 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +8.3% 132
2020 -0.3% 132
2021 +6.3% 140
2022 +12.5% 158
2024 – 198

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 44822, employing approximately 179 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,477,000.

47

Businesses

179

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 14.9%
Manufacturing 6 12.8%
Retail trade 5 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.5%

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 44822 vs 44843 →

ZIP 44822 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 44822 ranks #3 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 44822 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 44822 ranks #3 of 5 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
44843 Lucas, OH 2,387 9.1 mi
44813 Bellville, OH 8,051 7.6 mi
44864 Perrysville, OH 3,204 8.5 mi
43014 Danville, OH 3,632 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

44903 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 25,602
44906 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 16,718
44905 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 14,513
44907 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 14,313
44904 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 13,906
44875 standard
Shelby, OH
Pop: 13,818

Related Areas

Richland County Butler, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44822 in? ▼
ZIP code 44822 (Butler) is located in Richland County, Ohio. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44822? ▼
ZIP code 44822 in Butler, OH has a population of 3,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44822? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44822 is $72,159, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44822? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44822 is $245,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44822? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44822 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44822? ▼
ZIP code 44822 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44822? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44822 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44822? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44822 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 44822? ▼
In ZIP code 44822, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 44822? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44822 is 35.4 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 44822? ▼
In ZIP code 44822, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44822? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44822 is 7.7% 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.