44280 ZIP Code — Valley City, OH

Medina County, Ohio

ZIP code 44280 is located in Valley City, Ohio, within Medina County. It covers approximately 25.35 square miles and serves a population of 5,355 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234/330.

About ZIP code 44280

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 $325,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $120,030. The poverty rate of 4% 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 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 44280 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,355

population

25.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44280

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44280. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valley City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44212 Brunswick (4.7 mi) 44028 Columbia Station (5 mi) 44044 Grafton (6.8 mi) 44256 Medina (7.8 mi) 44136 Strongsville (7.9 mi) 44017 Berea (9.6 mi) 44233 Hinckley (9.6 mi) 44138 Olmsted Falls (10 mi) 44050 Lagrange (10.6 mi) 44133 North Royalton (10.8 mi) 44039 North Ridgeville (11 mi) 44215 Chippewa Lake (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,355
Population density	211 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	25.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.2349
Longitude	-81.9217
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	29.8%	30.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	32.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	38.1%	29.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	8.0%	7.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,355

Population

211

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$120,030

Median household income

$52,509

Per capita income

$325,700

Median home value

$1,754

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,948

Housing units

36.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

148

5–9

150

138

10–14

139

136

15–19

138

170

20–24

172

297

25–34

301

280

35–44

284

304

45–54

308

226

55–59

228

281

60–64

284

337

65–74

341

206

75–84

209

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	962	18.0%
18 and over	4,393	82.0%
65 and over	1,197	22.4%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,212	97.3%
Two or more races	138	2.6%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	30.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	32.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	38.1%	29.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	8.0%	7.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k+ 16.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	19.8%
$200k+	16.2%
Median income	$120,030

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 41.5%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$325,700
Median rent / month	$1,754
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	13.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.3%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Fuel oil	7.2%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,437	69.6%
Cohabiting couple	61	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	272	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	294	14.2%
Households with children under 18	623	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	754	36.5%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	17.7%
Married	64.1%	65.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.7%	9.2%
Divorced	9.3%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	2.0%
Kindergarten	43	4.2%
Elementary school	458	45.1%
High school	264	26.0%
College / grad school	231	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Construction 12.3%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Professional & management 11.8%

Retail trade 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	312	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,181	96.8%
Spanish	59	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	59	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,290	98.8%
Born in same state	5,270	98.4%
Born in different state	4,431	82.7%
Foreign born	20	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	65	1.2%
Not a US citizen	22	33.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	908	17%
French	453	8.5%
Irish	229	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	126	2.4%
English	49	0.9%
Polish	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44280

What city is ZIP code 44280 in?

ZIP code 44280 is primarily assigned to Valley City, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44280 in?

ZIP code 44280 falls within Medina County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44280 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 44280 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44280 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 44280 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44280?

The median household income in ZIP code 44280 is $120,030, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44280?

The median home value in ZIP code 44280 is $325,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 44280 in?

ZIP code 44280 observes the EST timezone.