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 Moderate-density area
- $72,159
- Median income Near-median income area
- $245,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,145. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $245,700 (25% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 80.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $947.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 44822 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 44822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44822.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44822?
30.0
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
0.1%
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?
$72,159
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$28,145
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
35.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44822 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Butler, 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)
$72,159 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,330housing units
1,330
Total Housing Units
1,163
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
3.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,700
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44813
Bellville (44813)
8,051 residents
- 43014
Danville (43014)
3,632 residents
- 44822
Butler (44822)
3,240 residents
- 44864 3,204
Perrysville (44864)
3,204 residents
- 44843 2,387
Lucas (44843)
2,387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44822 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44843
Lucas (44843)
$90,366 median income
- 44813
Bellville (44813)
$77,846 median income
- 44822
Butler (44822)
$72,159 median income
- 43014
Danville (43014)
$66,481 median income
- 44864
Perrysville (44864)
$66,250 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44822, 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 (3,240 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 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.
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