| ZIP Code | 44281 |
|---|---|
| City | Wadsworth |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Medina County |
| Area Code | 234/330 |
| Elevation | 1,216 ft |
| Latitude | 41.0598 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.740386 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,923 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 2,402 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 2,690 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,898 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,730 (43%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,128 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $262,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,031/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,298 |
| Vacant Units | 540 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,298 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 540 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 44281 is located in Wadsworth, Ohio, within Medina County. With a population of 34,073, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 44281 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,128 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 44281 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $262,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,031 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 44281 is primarily White (95.09%). Residents are well-educated — 51.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 44281 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 44281 in Wadsworth, OH is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,073 residents, a median household income of $88,128, and a median home value of $262,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.