44278 ZIP Code — Tallmadge, OH

Summit County, Ohio

ZIP code 44278 is located in Tallmadge, Ohio, within Summit County. It covers approximately 14.57 square miles and serves a population of 18,584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 44278

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 $209,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,914. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 44278 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,584

population

14.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44278 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44278

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44278. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tallmadge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44305 Akron (2.6 mi) 44262 Munroe Falls (3 mi) 44310 Akron (4.1 mi) 44221 Cuyahoga Falls (4.3 mi) 44304 Akron (4.8 mi) 44306 Akron (5 mi) 44242 Kent (5.1 mi) 44325 Akron (5.1 mi) 44308 Akron (5.2 mi) 44317 Akron (5.3 mi) 44315 Akron (5.3 mi) 44316 Akron (5.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,584
Population density	1,275 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	14.57 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.0964
Longitude	-81.4194
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,584

Population

1,275

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$85,914

Median household income

$39,636

Per capita income

$209,000

Median home value

$964

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

6,481

Housing units

32.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

454

Under 5

523

320

5–9

370

546

10–14

630

458

15–19

529

403

20–24

464

996

25–34

1,148

932

35–44

1,074

1,110

45–54

1,280

743

55–59

858

633

60–64

731

976

65–74

1,125

761

75–84

878

298

85+

344

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,452	18.6%
18 and over	15,132	81.4%
65 and over	4,382	23.6%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Asian 5.5%

Black or African American 3.2%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,360	86.8%
Asian	1,036	5.5%
Black or African American	596	3.2%
Two or more races	564	3%
Hispanic or Latino	256	1.4%
Other race	28	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	25.7%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$85,914

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 27.8%

$200k–$300k 37.1%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,000
Median rent / month	$964
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	2.5%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.2%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	20.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.4%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,203	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	514	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	874	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,832	24.7%
Households with children under 18	1,895	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,871	38.7%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	19.8%
Married	60.6%	53.1%
Separated	0.1%	0.6%
Widowed	3.2%	13.4%
Divorced	9.7%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	188	5.5%
Kindergarten	177	5.2%
Elementary school	1,361	39.8%
High school	897	26.3%
College / grad school	793	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Retail trade 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Construction 8.4%

Professional & management 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 4.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 13.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	901	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,607	94.7%
Spanish	590	3.4%
Other Indo-European	15	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	520	3.0%
Other languages	55	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,551	94.4%
Born in same state	17,480	94.1%
Born in different state	14,398	77.5%
Foreign born	71	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,033	5.6%
Not a US citizen	879	85.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,449	13.2%
French	2,185	11.8%
Arab	617	3.3%
Irish	511	2.7%
English	306	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	41	0.2%
Polish	41	0.2%
Norwegian	38	0.2%
Dutch	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44278

What city is ZIP code 44278 in?

ZIP code 44278 is primarily assigned to Tallmadge, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44278 in?

ZIP code 44278 falls within Summit County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44278 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 44278 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44278 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 44278 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 44278?

ZIP code 44278 has an estimated population of 18,584 residents, with a density of 1,275 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44278?

The median home value in ZIP code 44278 is $209,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44278 in?

ZIP code 44278 observes the EST timezone.