44224 ZIP Code — Stow, OH
Summit County, Ohio
ZIP code 44224 is located in Stow, Ohio, within Summit County. It covers approximately 20.41 square miles and serves a population of 38,715 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234.
About ZIP code 44224
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $89,790. The poverty rate of 7% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
38,715
population
20.41
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44224 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44224
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stow | Acceptable |
| Stow | Acceptable |
| Stow | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44221 Cuyahoga Falls (2.2 mi)
44221 Cuyahoga Falls (2.2 mi)
44262 Munroe Falls (2.4 mi)
44262 Munroe Falls (2.4 mi)
44223 Cuyahoga Falls (4.2 mi)
44223 Cuyahoga Falls (4.2 mi)
44237 Hudson (4.9 mi)
44237 Hudson (4.9 mi)
44242 Kent (4.9 mi)
44242 Kent (4.9 mi)
44310 Akron (5.1 mi)
44310 Akron (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,715 |
| Population density | 1,897 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1702 |
| Longitude | -81.4503 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 234 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.3% | 43.6% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 31.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 18.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
38,715
Population
1,897
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$89,790
Median household income
$45,213
Per capita income
$233,400
Median home value
$1,126
Median monthly rent
69.5%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
12,133
Housing units
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,094
Under 5
1,115
1,081
5–9
1,102
1,092
10–14
1,114
1,327
15–19
1,352
1,409
20–24
1,436
2,414
25–34
2,460
2,315
35–44
2,360
2,440
45–54
2,487
1,308
55–59
1,334
1,248
60–64
1,272
2,019
65–74
2,059
842
75–84
858
583
85+
594
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,238 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 30,477 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,955 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,877 | 85% |
| Two or more races | 1,794 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,425 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,162 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,119 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 440 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.3% | 43.6% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 31.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 18.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
11.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 11.8% |
| Median income | $89,790 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
18.1%
$200k–$300k
39.0%
$300k–$500k
24.7%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,126 |
| Owner occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter occupied | 30.5% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 62.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 22.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.3% |
| Electricity | 13.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,412 | 53.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,115 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,317 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,775 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,569 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,548 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 27.7% |
| Married | 56.0% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
23.0%
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
33.1%
Graduate / professional
15.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 698 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 560 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,414 | 34.6% |
| High school | 2,177 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,010 | 30.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Manufacturing
15.9%
Retail trade
12.0%
Professional & management
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Other services
4.6%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Public administration
3.6%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.4% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 13.0% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
5.7%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 71.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,916 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.6% |
| No insurance | 3.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,506 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 815 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 84 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 121 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 296 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,204 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 36,054 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 28,684 | 74.1% |
| Foreign born | 150 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,511 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,091 | 43.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,611 | 14.5% |
| French | 5,146 | 13.3% |
| Arab | 1,437 | 3.7% |
| Irish | 893 | 2.3% |
| English | 496 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 160 | 0.4% |
| German | 104 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 73 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 63 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44224
What city is ZIP code 44224 in?
ZIP code 44224 is primarily assigned to Stow, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44224 in?
ZIP code 44224 falls within Summit County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 44224?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 44224?
ZIP code 44224 has an estimated population of 38,715 residents, with a density of 1,897 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44224?
The median household income in ZIP code 44224 is $89,790, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44224?
The median home value in ZIP code 44224 is $233,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 44224 in?
ZIP code 44224 observes the EST timezone.