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Medina County
Westfield Center, OH
44251
44251 ZIP Code — Westfield Center, OH
Medina County, Ohio
ZIP code 44251 is located in
Westfield Center ,
Ohio ,
within Medina County .
It covers approximately 1.47 square miles and serves a population of
1,042 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 330/234 .
About ZIP code 44251
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 $336,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $119,028. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% 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 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 44251 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,042
Population density
709 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
1.47 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.0302
Longitude
-81.9327
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
330/234
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.3%
30.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
18.6%
32.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
35.6%
29.9%
20.0%
Over $200k
16.5%
7.7%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$119,028
Median household income
$336,300
Median home value
$1,631
Median monthly rent
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 198 19.0% 18 and over 844 81.0% 65 and over 286 27.4% Median age 50.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 969 92.6% Two or more races 69 6.6% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.4% Other race 4 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.3%
30.3%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
18.6%
32.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
35.6%
29.9%
20.0%
Over $200k
16.5%
7.7%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.1% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 4.6% $35k–$50k 10.3% $50k–$75k 14.0% $75k–$100k 4.1% $100k–$150k 27.7% $150k–$200k 9.8% $200k+ 18.8% Median income $119,028
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $336,300 Median rent / month $1,631 Owner occupied 91.5% Renter occupied 8.5% Vacant 7.4% Single-family detached 80.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.46
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.5% 2010–2019 6.6% 2000–2009 12.3% 1990–1999 15.0% 1980–1989 8.5% 1970–1979 30.1% 1960–1969 10.6% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 4.4% 1939 or earlier 3.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 0.6% 2 bedrooms 9.5% 3 bedrooms 50.8% 4 bedrooms 33.9% 5+ bedrooms 4.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 16.0% 2 vehicles 50.8% 3 or more 30.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 83.1% Electricity 15.8% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 279 63.8% Cohabiting couple 20 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 53 12.1% Female householder, no spouse 85 19.5% Households with children under 18 110 25.2% Households with seniors (65+) 196 44.9% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.7% 14.7% Married 62.1% 64.8% Separated 0.9% 3.8% Widowed 3.0% 9.0% Divorced 9.4% 7.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
15.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.7% Bachelor's or higher 43.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 1.7% Kindergarten 7 3.0% Elementary school 103 44.8% High school 53 23.0% College / grad school 63 27.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Finance & real estate
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Public administration
7.3%
Professional & management
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.2% Service 12.1% Sales & office 24.6% Natural resources & construction 9.2% Production & transportation 10.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.6% Government 14.0% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.0% Carpool 6.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.3% Work from home 15.3% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 23.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.6% Retirement income 43.0% Supplemental Security 1.4% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 7.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.7% High blood pressure 37.9% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 24.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.0% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 9.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 67.7% Cholesterol screening 92.5% Teeth loss 11.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 10.7% Under 18 9.6% 18–64 years 5.6% 65 and over 21.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 83.5% Public insurance 33.1% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 1.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,011 97.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,026 98.5% Born in same state 1,026 98.5% Born in different state 867 83.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 1.5% Not a US citizen 16 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 205 19.7% French 146 14% Arab 100 9.6% Irish 49 4.7%
Ancestry Count % English 37 3.6% Polish 21 2% Dutch 5 0.5% Norwegian 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.9% Internet access 96.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44251
What city is ZIP code 44251 in?
ZIP code 44251 is primarily assigned to Westfield Center, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44251 in?
ZIP code 44251 falls within Medina County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 44251 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 44251 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 44251 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 44251 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 44251 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 44251 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44251?
The median household income in ZIP code 44251 is $119,028, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 44251 in?
ZIP code 44251 observes the EST timezone.
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