44231 ZIP Code — Garrettsville, OH

Portage County, Ohio

ZIP code 44231 is located in Garrettsville, Ohio, within Portage County. It covers approximately 48.89 square miles and serves a population of 8,831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234/440/330.

About ZIP code 44231

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 $190,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,056. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44231 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,831

population

48.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44231 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44231

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garrettsville	Acceptable
Garrettsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44288 Windham (4.3 mi) 44234 Hiram (4.4 mi) 44470 Southington (6.1 mi) 44491 West Farmington (6.3 mi) 44255 Mantua (7.9 mi) 44430 Leavittsburg (9.9 mi) 44444 Newton Falls (10 mi) 44062 Middlefield (10.2 mi) 44021 Burton (10.5 mi) 44266 Ravenna (11.1 mi) 44402 Bristolville (12 mi) 44481 Warren (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,831
Population density	181 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	48.89 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	41.3095
Longitude	-81.0726
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	234/440/330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	41.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	22.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,831

Population

181

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$80,056

Median household income

$30,229

Per capita income

$190,600

Median home value

$837

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

2,627

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

208

Under 5

195

370

5–9

346

438

10–14

410

379

15–19

355

425

20–24

399

490

25–34

459

513

35–44

481

554

45–54

520

212

55–59

198

296

60–64

277

494

65–74

463

140

75–84

131

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,498	28.3%
18 and over	6,333	71.7%
65 and over	1,306	14.8%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 3%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,459	92.9%
Hispanic or Latino	272	3%
Two or more races	270	3%
Other race	72	0.8%
Asian	26	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	41.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	22.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$80,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,600
Median rent / month	$837
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.7%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	9.1%
Wood	11.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,634	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	231	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	529	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	704	22.7%
Households with children under 18	1,252	40.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	992	32.0%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.8%	25.9%
Married	47.1%	50.9%
Separated	0.3%	1.2%
Widowed	1.5%	7.9%
Divorced	10.3%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	140	6.5%
Kindergarten	37	1.7%
Elementary school	1,094	50.8%
High school	468	21.7%
College / grad school	416	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Construction 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Retail trade 6.9%

Professional & management 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	327	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,428	95.4%
Spanish	120	1.4%
Other Indo-European	12	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	102	1.2%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,759	99.2%
Born in same state	8,721	98.8%
Born in different state	7,521	85.2%
Foreign born	38	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	72	0.8%
Not a US citizen	51	70.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,219	13.8%
English	941	10.7%
Arab	870	9.9%
French	807	9.1%
Irish	432	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	105	1.2%
German	18	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0%
Dutch	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44231

What city is ZIP code 44231 in?

ZIP code 44231 is primarily assigned to Garrettsville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44231 in?

ZIP code 44231 falls within Portage County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44231 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 44231 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44231?

The median home value in ZIP code 44231 is $190,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 44231?

ZIP code 44231 has an estimated population of 8,831 residents, with a density of 181 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44231?

The median household income in ZIP code 44231 is $80,056, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44231 in?

ZIP code 44231 observes the EST timezone.