44281 ZIP Code — Wadsworth, OH
Medina County, Ohio
ZIP code 44281 is located in Wadsworth, Ohio, within Medina County. It covers approximately 47.80 square miles and serves a population of 33,768 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.
About ZIP code 44281
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 $243,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $84,130. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,768
population
47.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44281 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44281
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44281. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wadsworth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44321 Akron (6.4 mi)
44270 Rittman (6.5 mi)
44273 Seville (7.1 mi)
44256 Medina (7.2 mi)
44230 Doylestown (7.5 mi)
44203 Barberton (7.6 mi)
44203 Barberton (7.6 mi)
44215 Chippewa Lake (7.9 mi)
44215 Chippewa Lake (7.9 mi)
44333 Akron (8.9 mi)
44320 Akron (9.2 mi)
44645 Marshallville (10.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,768 |
| Population density | 706 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0622 |
| Longitude | -81.7537 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 330/234 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 30.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 32.1% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 29.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 7.7% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
33,768
Population
706
People per sq mi
40.2
Median age
$84,130
Median household income
$41,807
Per capita income
$243,100
Median home value
$974
Median monthly rent
72.7%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
10,332
Housing units
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
870
Under 5
955
960
5–9
1,055
956
10–14
1,050
1,100
15–19
1,208
1,072
20–24
1,179
2,082
25–34
2,288
1,811
35–44
1,991
2,030
45–54
2,231
904
55–59
994
1,325
60–64
1,456
1,588
65–74
1,745
933
75–84
1,026
457
85+
502
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,330 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 26,438 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,251 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.2%
Two or more races
2%
Black or African American
1.4%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,161 | 94.2% |
| Two or more races | 684 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 472 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 405 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 357 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 30.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 32.1% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 29.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 7.7% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $84,130 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k–$300k
34.0%
$300k–$500k
24.9%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,100 |
| Median rent / month | $974 |
| Owner occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter occupied | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 72.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 26.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.3% |
| Electricity | 16.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,556 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 931 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,710 | 12.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,330 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,875 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,462 | 33.0% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 26.9% |
| Married | 58.9% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
27.1%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 648 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 309 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,378 | 42.3% |
| High school | 1,942 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,700 | 21.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Retail trade
10.4%
Professional & management
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Construction
6.3%
Other services
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.2% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
10.7%
18 and over
5.4%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.7% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,558 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.9% |
| Public insurance | 26.8% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,943 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 338 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 220 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,980 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 32,787 | 97.1% |
| Born in different state | 27,499 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 193 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 788 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 375 | 47.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,405 | 16% |
| French | 4,859 | 14.4% |
| Arab | 1,357 | 4% |
| Irish | 1,290 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 279 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 268 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 109 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44281
What city is ZIP code 44281 in?
ZIP code 44281 is primarily assigned to Wadsworth, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44281 in?
ZIP code 44281 falls within Medina County, Ohio.
What is the population of ZIP code 44281?
ZIP code 44281 has an estimated population of 33,768 residents, with a density of 707 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44281?
The median household income in ZIP code 44281 is $84,130, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44281?
The median home value in ZIP code 44281 is $243,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 44281 in?
ZIP code 44281 observes the EST timezone.