US ZIP Code
44021

Burton, OH

Geauga County  ·  Ohio

● Active
👥 5,739 Population ↓ 6% since 2019
💰 $79,359 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019
🎂 43.0 Median Age ↑ 14% since 2019
🏠 $231,500 Median Home Value
▼ 17% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019
🎓 34.1% College Grads
▼ 12% below avg
📊 1.7% Unemployment
▼ 65% below avg ↓ 49% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code44021
CityBurton
StateOhio (OH)
CountyGeauga County
Area Code436/440
Elevation1,094 ft
Latitude41.44326
Longitude-81.144465
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS39055
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.1% (2,877) Female 49.9% (2,862) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.68
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,467 (45%)
Some College308 (9.4%)
Associates357 (10.9%)
Bachelors235 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree878 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 45%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad45.0%
Some College9.4%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–100k
1%
$100k–150k
8%
$150k–200k
23%
$200k–300k
35%
$300k–500k
23%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,359 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019
Median Home Value$231,500 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$926/mo ↑ 6% since 2019
Total Units2,291
Vacant Units187
Avg HH Size2.68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–50k
9%
$50k–75k
19%
$75k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
18%
$150k–200k
17%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units2,291
Vacant187
Owner Occupied80.8%
Renter Occupied19.2%
Avg HH Size2.68
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 44021 is in Burton, OH, in Geauga County.
ZIP code 44021 is located in Ohio (OH).
ZIP code 44021 is in Geauga County, OH.
ZIP 44021 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 44021 is 5,739 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 44021 is $79,359 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 44021 is $231,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 44021

ZIP code 44021 is located in Burton, Ohio, within Geauga County. With a population of 5,739, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 44021 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,359 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 44021 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $926 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.

The population of 44021 is primarily White (97.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 44021 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.

Overall, ZIP code 44021 in Burton, OH is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,739 residents, a median household income of $79,359, and a median home value of $231,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.