44255 ZIP Code — Mantua, OH

Portage County, Ohio

ZIP code 44255 is located in Mantua, Ohio, within Portage County. It covers approximately 42.72 square miles and serves a population of 6,959 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44255

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,221) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44255 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,959

population

42.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mantua	Acceptable
Mantua	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44234 Hiram (3.8 mi) 44023 Chagrin Falls (6.1 mi) 44202 Aurora (6.2 mi) 44231 Garrettsville (7.9 mi) 44021 Burton (9.1 mi) 44065 Newbury (9.5 mi) 44288 Windham (9.5 mi) 44266 Ravenna (11.2 mi) 44087 Twinsburg (11.3 mi) 44072 Novelty (11.4 mi) 44139 Solon (12 mi) 44022 Chagrin Falls (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,959
Population density	163 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	42.72 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	41.3262
Longitude	-81.2239
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330/234

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	41.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	22.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,959

Population

163

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$72,221

Median household income

$45,422

Per capita income

$172,900

Median home value

$866

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

2,546

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

124

Under 5

131

218

5–9

231

179

10–14

191

184

15–19

195

307

20–24

325

257

25–34

273

348

35–44

369

407

45–54

433

397

55–59

421

366

60–64

388

371

65–74

393

155

75–84

164

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,266	18.2%
18 and over	5,693	81.8%
65 and over	1,215	17.5%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 2.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,476	90.5%
Two or more races	308	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	196	2.7%
Black or African American	168	2.3%
Other race	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	41.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	22.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$72,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,900
Median rent / month	$866
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.3%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	10.1%
Wood	11.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,487	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	232	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	447	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	441	16.9%
Households with children under 18	657	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	799	30.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	26.8%
Married	54.5%	50.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	3.4%	7.5%
Divorced	12.1%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	96	6.9%
Kindergarten	106	7.6%
Elementary school	629	45.0%
High school	266	19.0%
College / grad school	301	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.2%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Retail trade 11.6%

Other services 8.2%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Public administration 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 20.1%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	452	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,704	96.3%
Spanish	49	0.7%
Other Indo-European	47	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,806	97.8%
Born in same state	6,763	97.2%
Born in different state	5,950	85.5%
Foreign born	43	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	153	2.2%
Not a US citizen	111	72.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,198	17.2%
French	638	9.2%
Arab	571	8.2%
Irish	222	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	58	0.8%
English	55	0.8%
German	34	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	86.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44255

What city is ZIP code 44255 in?

ZIP code 44255 is primarily assigned to Mantua, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44255 in?

ZIP code 44255 falls within Portage County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44255 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 44255 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44255?

The median home value in ZIP code 44255 is $172,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 44255?

ZIP code 44255 has an estimated population of 6,959 residents, with a density of 163 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44255?

The median household income in ZIP code 44255 is $72,221, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44255 in?

ZIP code 44255 observes the EST timezone.