44449 ZIP Code — North Benton, OH

Portage County, Ohio

ZIP code 44449 is located in North Benton, Ohio, within Portage County. It covers approximately 13.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,526 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234/330.

About ZIP code 44449

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,500. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44449 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,526

population

13.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Benton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44411 Deerfield (2.7 mi) 44672 Sebring (5 mi) 44401 Berlin Center (6.3 mi) 44609 Beloit (6.4 mi) 44601 Alliance (7 mi) 44201 Atwater (7.5 mi) 44412 Diamond (7.5 mi) 44429 Lake Milton (8.1 mi) 44272 Rootstown (9.5 mi) 44451 North Jackson (10.3 mi) 44460 Salem (11 mi) 44634 Homeworth (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,526
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	13.54 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	40.9907
Longitude	-81.0402
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	47.7%	41.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	22.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,526

Population

113

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$77,500

Median household income

$37,076

Per capita income

$149,200

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

848

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	26.0%
18 and over	1,130	74.0%
65 and over	280	18.3%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,517	98.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.6%
Two or more races	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	41.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	22.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 21.1%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	21.1%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$77,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 43.2%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,200
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	35.8%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	20.1%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	55.1%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.4%
Electricity	43.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	11.3%
Wood	16.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	328	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	52	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	162	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	70	11.4%
Households with children under 18	173	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	238	38.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	14.5%
Married	46.9%	67.1%
Separated	0.0%	8.6%
Widowed	15.8%	5.4%
Divorced	13.6%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.1%
Kindergarten	27	6.2%
Elementary school	219	50.6%
High school	84	19.4%
College / grad school	94	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Professional & management 16.0%

Retail trade 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.3%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Public administration 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,452	95.2%
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)	1,526	100.0%
Born in same state	1,526	100.0%
Born in different state	1,368	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	351	23%
Italian	339	22.2%
Arab	106	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1%
Irish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44449

What city is ZIP code 44449 in?

ZIP code 44449 is primarily assigned to North Benton, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44449 in?

ZIP code 44449 falls within Portage County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44449 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 44449 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44449 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 44449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44449?

The median home value in ZIP code 44449 is $149,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 44449?

ZIP code 44449 has an estimated population of 1,526 residents, with a density of 113 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44449 in?

ZIP code 44449 observes the EST timezone.