44253 ZIP Code — Litchfield, OH

Medina County, Ohio

ZIP code 44253 is located in Litchfield, Ohio, within Medina County. It covers approximately 27.49 square miles and serves a population of 3,613 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234/330.

About ZIP code 44253

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $240,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,917. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44253 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,613

population

27.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Litchfield	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,613
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	27.49 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.1665
Longitude	-82.0358
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	234/330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.2%	30.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	32.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	29.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	7.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,613

Population

131

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$82,917

Median household income

$36,080

Per capita income

$240,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,211

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

121

10–14

112

143

15–19

131

20–24

263

25–34

241

206

35–44

190

191

45–54

176

212

55–59

195

179

60–64

165

253

65–74

233

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	743	20.6%
18 and over	2,870	79.4%
65 and over	658	18.2%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,570	98.5%
Two or more races	42	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.2%	30.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	32.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	29.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	7.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	19.2%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$82,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 42.5%

$300k–$500k 22.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	1.8%
Single-family detached	97.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	35.5%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	5.4%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	38.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	14.3%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	55.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.0%
Electricity	41.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	897	70.1%
Cohabiting couple	76	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	121	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	185	14.5%
Households with children under 18	349	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	500	39.1%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	18.5%
Married	56.7%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	10.9%
Divorced	10.3%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.4%
Kindergarten	21	2.7%
Elementary school	348	44.7%
High school	234	30.0%
College / grad school	157	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Retail trade 13.2%

Other services 8.8%

Public administration 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Professional & management 8.3%

Construction 6.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	30.3%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	18.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	29.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,455	95.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,570	98.8%
Born in same state	3,554	98.4%
Born in different state	3,288	91.0%
Foreign born	16	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	43	1.2%
Not a US citizen	22	51.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	592	16.4%
French	529	14.6%
Irish	295	8.2%
Arab	99	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	25	0.7%
Norwegian	18	0.5%
English	17	0.5%
Dutch	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44253

What city is ZIP code 44253 in?

ZIP code 44253 is primarily assigned to Litchfield, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44253 in?

ZIP code 44253 falls within Medina County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44253 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 44253 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44253 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 44253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 44253?

ZIP code 44253 has an estimated population of 3,613 residents, with a density of 131 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44253?

The median household income in ZIP code 44253 is $82,917, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44253 in?

ZIP code 44253 observes the EST timezone.