ZIP Code 44256 - Medina Ohio
Overview
ZIP Code 44256 is located in Medina Ohio. Portions of 44256 are also in York Township (Medina County) and Lafayette Township (Medina County) and Granger Township and Montville Township (Medina County) and Medina Township and Medina City Township and Sharon Township (Medina County) and Chatham Township and Brunswick Hills Township and Litchfield Township and Liverpool Township (Medina County) and Grafton Township and Guilford Township and Westfield Township (Medina County). 44256 is primarily within Medina County, with some portions in Lorain County. Regionally, 44256 is located in Metro Cleveland.
ZIP Code 44256 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Medina |
| Primary County | Medina County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 64,186 |
| Area Code(s) | 234 / 330 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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44256 Demographics
44256 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Ohio based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 44256 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 44256 is White. The current unemployment level in 44256 is 4%.
| Population | 64,186 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.05% |
| Population Density | 489 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 23,473 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $94,072 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $455,440 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.09% |
44256 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,064 | 94.18% |
| Black | 982 | 1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1,778 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 859 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 96 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
44256 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,434 | 93.15% |
| Black | 232 | 2.29% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 125 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.06% |
44256 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,792 | 6.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 10,453 | 25.88% |
| High School Diploma | 10,884 | 26.95% |
| No High School Diploma | 440 | 1.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 952 | 2.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,281 | 15.55% |
| Associates Degree | 3,513 | 8.7% |
| Masters Degree | 3,850 | 9.53% |
| Professional Degree | 840 | 2.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 382 | 0.95% |
44256 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.14013672, -81.85823059 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 44256 | York Township (Medina County)Lafayette Township (Medina County)Granger TownshipMontville Township (Medina County)Medina TownshipMedina City TownshipSharon Township (Medina County)Chatham TownshipBrunswick Hills TownshipLitchfield TownshipLiverpool Township (Medina County)Grafton TownshipGuilford TownshipWestfield Township (Medina County) |
| Region | Metro Cleveland |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Cleveland-Elyria, OH |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 131 Square Miles |
44256 Schools
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44256 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 61c - Low Lime Drift Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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