44072 ZIP Code — Novelty, OH

Geauga County, Ohio

ZIP code 44072 is located in Novelty, Ohio, within Geauga County. It covers approximately 18.45 square miles and serves a population of 5,192 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.

About ZIP code 44072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($101,154) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 44072 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,192

population

18.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Novelty	Acceptable
Novelty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44073 Novelty (1.7 mi) 44022 Chagrin Falls (3.4 mi) 44065 Newbury (4.3 mi) 44026 Chesterland (4.5 mi) 44023 Chagrin Falls (5.7 mi) 44040 Gates Mills (6.2 mi) 44124 Cleveland (7.5 mi) 44139 Solon (8 mi) 44021 Burton (9.2 mi) 44122 Beachwood (9.3 mi) 44143 Cleveland (9.7 mi) 44024 Chardon (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,192
Population density	281 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	18.45 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.4701
Longitude	-81.3321
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	27.1%	28.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	29.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	11.1%	10.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,192

Population

281

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$101,154

Median household income

$50,501

Per capita income

$299,100

Median home value

$1,184

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

1,671

Housing units

44.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

107

177

5–9

141

140

10–14

111

214

15–19

170

20–24

230

25–34

183

416

35–44

330

333

45–54

265

283

55–59

225

217

60–64

172

333

65–74

265

242

75–84

193

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,122	21.6%
18 and over	4,070	78.4%
65 and over	1,175	22.6%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,599	83%
Two or more races	474	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	349	6.3%
Other race	97	1.8%
Asian	20	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	28.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	29.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	11.1%	10.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 15.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	15.3%
Median income	$101,154

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 34.5%

$300k–$500k 34.1%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$299,100
Median rent / month	$1,184
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	27.2%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	24.5%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	14.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	5.9%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	34.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.4%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	11.9%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,324	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	72	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	364	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	262	13.0%
Households with children under 18	668	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	866	42.8%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	17.9%
Married	64.2%	68.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.7%
Widowed	6.0%	10.0%
Divorced	3.1%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 28.6%

Graduate / professional 15.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	44.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	4.1%
Kindergarten	129	10.7%
Elementary school	431	35.8%
High school	323	26.8%
College / grad school	272	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Professional & management 17.4%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Other services 10.8%

Retail trade 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	9.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	343	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	11.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,951	95.4%
Spanish	210	4.2%
Other Indo-European	138	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	72	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,872	93.8%
Born in same state	4,687	90.3%
Born in different state	3,409	65.7%
Foreign born	185	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	320	6.2%
Not a US citizen	149	46.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	564	10.9%
French	548	10.6%
Irish	472	9.1%
Arab	124	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	45	0.9%
Polish	20	0.4%
Norwegian	20	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44072

What city is ZIP code 44072 in?

ZIP code 44072 is primarily assigned to Novelty, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44072 in?

ZIP code 44072 falls within Geauga County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44072 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 44072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 44072?

ZIP code 44072 has an estimated population of 5,192 residents, with a density of 281 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44072?

The median household income in ZIP code 44072 is $101,154, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44072?

The median home value in ZIP code 44072 is $299,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 44072 in?

ZIP code 44072 observes the EST timezone.