44021 ZIP Code — Burton, OH
Geauga County, Ohio
ZIP code 44021 is located in Burton, Ohio, within Geauga County. It covers approximately 40.39 square miles and serves a population of 5,850 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.
About ZIP code 44021
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
5,850
population
40.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44021 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44021
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Burton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44065 Newbury (4.9 mi)
44062 Middlefield (6.7 mi)
44046 Huntsburg (7.8 mi)
44234 Hiram (7.9 mi)
44024 Chardon (8.6 mi)
44024 Chardon (8.6 mi)
44023 Chagrin Falls (8.7 mi)
44255 Mantua (9.1 mi)
44072 Novelty (9.2 mi)
44073 Novelty (10.1 mi)
44026 Chesterland (10.3 mi)
44231 Garrettsville (10.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,850 |
| Population density | 145 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4482 |
| Longitude | -81.1561 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 440 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 28.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 30.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 29.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 10.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
5,850
Population
145
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$75,000
Median household income
$35,487
Per capita income
$218,100
Median home value
$929
Median monthly rent
75.3%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
1,815
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
136
Under 5
138
185
5–9
186
203
10–14
206
149
15–19
151
288
20–24
290
357
25–34
361
284
35–44
287
356
45–54
360
221
55–59
224
210
60–64
212
300
65–74
303
167
75–84
169
53
85+
54
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,254 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 4,596 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,046 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.6%
Black or African American
0.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,745 | 97.6% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 28.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 30.7% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 29.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 10.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
25.3%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $75,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
10.4%
$150k–$200k
28.3%
$200k–$300k
29.5%
$300k–$500k
22.9%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,100 |
| Median rent / month | $929 |
| Owner occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter occupied | 24.7% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 83.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.5% |
| Electricity | 19.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.6% |
| Fuel oil | 16.8% |
| Wood | 15.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,202 | 55.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 261 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 337 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 366 | 16.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 545 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 637 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.3% | 29.8% |
| Married | 52.3% | 50.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
39.0%
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 52 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 589 | 54.2% |
| High school | 212 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 200 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Manufacturing
18.0%
Construction
16.0%
Retail trade
11.9%
Other services
6.2%
Professional & management
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.4% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 11.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.4% |
| Carpool | 16.9% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 5.9% |
| Work from home | 4.8% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
3.4%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
15.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 298 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 25.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.1% |
| No insurance | 19.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 27.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,576 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 295 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 29 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 266 | 4.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,828 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 5,824 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 4,941 | 84.5% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 22 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 8 | 36.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 693 | 11.8% |
| French | 462 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 399 | 6.8% |
| Irish | 290 | 5% |
| Norwegian | 42 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 30 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 23 | 0.4% |
| English | 15 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 81.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44021
What city is ZIP code 44021 in?
ZIP code 44021 is primarily assigned to Burton, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44021 in?
ZIP code 44021 falls within Geauga County, Ohio.
What is the population of ZIP code 44021?
ZIP code 44021 has an estimated population of 5,850 residents, with a density of 145 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44021?
The median home value in ZIP code 44021 is $218,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44021?
The median household income in ZIP code 44021 is $75,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 44021 in?
ZIP code 44021 observes the EST timezone.