44221 ZIP Code — Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Summit County, Ohio
ZIP code 44221 is located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, within Summit County. It covers approximately 6.39 square miles and serves a population of 29,677 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234.
About ZIP code 44221
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $60,705.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
29,677
population
6.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44221 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44221
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44221. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls | Acceptable |
| Cuyahoga Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44262 Munroe Falls (2.1 mi)
44224 Stow (2.2 mi)
44224 Stow (2.2 mi)
44310 Akron (2.9 mi)
44223 Cuyahoga Falls (3.5 mi)
44303 Akron (4.3 mi)
44278 Tallmadge (4.3 mi)
44304 Akron (4.4 mi)
44313 Akron (4.8 mi)
44316 Akron (4.9 mi)
44317 Akron (4.9 mi)
44315 Akron (4.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,677 |
| Population density | 4,644 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1435 |
| Longitude | -81.4737 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 234 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.9% | 43.6% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 31.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 18.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29,677
Population
4,644
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$60,705
Median household income
$34,467
Per capita income
$144,000
Median home value
$981
Median monthly rent
57.2%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
8,596
Housing units
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
890
Under 5
961
801
5–9
865
502
10–14
542
696
15–19
750
1,046
20–24
1,129
3,064
25–34
3,305
1,762
35–44
1,901
1,599
45–54
1,725
761
55–59
820
902
60–64
972
1,300
65–74
1,402
640
75–84
690
314
85+
338
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,423 | 18.3% |
| 18 and over | 24,254 | 81.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,684 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Asian
6.7%
Black or African American
4.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,681 | 82% |
| Asian | 2,021 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,489 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,293 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 437 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 193 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.9% | 43.6% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 31.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 18.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
23.2%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $60,705 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
8.6%
$100k–$150k
44.9%
$150k–$200k
33.9%
$200k–$300k
8.3%
$300k–$500k
1.0%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,000 |
| Median rent / month | $981 |
| Owner occupied | 57.2% |
| Renter occupied | 42.8% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 63.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.7% |
| Electricity | 16.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,352 | 39.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,491 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,912 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,862 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,333 | 24.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,511 | 25.8% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 32.5% |
| Married | 45.5% | 43.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 427 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 260 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,147 | 36.9% |
| High school | 953 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,039 | 35.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Retail trade
12.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Professional & management
9.0%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Other services
5.1%
Construction
4.3%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.4% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 18.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.9% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
17.6%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
13.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.5% |
| Retirement income | 20.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,820 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.1% |
| No insurance | 7.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,826 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,559 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 52 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,104 | 4.0% |
| Other languages | 306 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,528 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,269 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 22,108 | 74.5% |
| Foreign born | 259 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,149 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,554 | 72.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,953 | 16.7% |
| French | 2,440 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,550 | 5.2% |
| Irish | 855 | 2.9% |
| English | 271 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 95 | 0.3% |
| German | 70 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44221
What city is ZIP code 44221 in?
ZIP code 44221 is primarily assigned to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44221 in?
ZIP code 44221 falls within Summit County, Ohio.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44221?
The median home value in ZIP code 44221 is $144,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 44221?
ZIP code 44221 has an estimated population of 29,677 residents, with a density of 4,643 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44221?
The median household income in ZIP code 44221 is $60,705, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 44221 in?
ZIP code 44221 observes the EST timezone.