| City: | Sharon Center, Ohio |
| County: | Medina County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:46:34 PM |
| Population: | 265 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 234 / 330 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0999, -81.7356 |
| Land Area: | 1.132 sq mi |
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Sharon Center is a historic hamlet in Medina County, Ohio, occupying just 0.002 square miles between Akron and Cleveland. Despite its tiny residential footprint (265 residents in 120 households), the community supports 33 business establishments employing 1,106 workers. That's roughly four jobs for every resident.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists within Sharon Center's boundaries. The post office maintains 97 PO Boxes for 120 households, meaning 81% of homes rely on PO Box service. While ZIP+4 data shows some street-addressed records on Sharon Copley Road and Ridge Road, these likely serve businesses or use PO Box Street Addressing, where box holders can use the post office's street address instead of a traditional PO Box format.
The community's character is deeply rooted in the 19th century. Of the 120 housing units, 89 were built before 1939. That's 74% of all housing. Median age is 43.4 years, and 76% of households are owner-occupied, suggesting an established residential base surrounding the commercial activity.
Sharon Center sits within the Akron metropolitan sphere, with nearby Akron neighborhoods 6 to 8 miles away and Brunswick about 7.5 miles northwest. Per capita income is $72,782, indicating a comfortable working-class to middle-class population. Only 15% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, below the national average.
Only two streets appear in ZIP+4 data, with Sharon Copley Road dominating delivery points.
ZIP Code 44274 has 265 residents and 120 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 43.4 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 64.5% male and 35.5% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 265Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 92Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 234.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 120Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 129 | 109 | 143 | 213 | 177 | 351 | 344 | 246 | 162 | 209 | 325 | 325 | 95 | 92 |
| Decennial Census | 225 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 265 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.4
Male Median Age: 39.8
Female Median Age: 52.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 17 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 20 | 5 | 26 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 4 |
| White: | 255 | 98.84% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.39% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.78% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 258 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 171 | 64.53% | 39.8 years |
| Females: | 94 | 35.47% | 52.5 years |
| Total: | 265 | 100% | 43.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 92 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 92 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 92 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $52,768 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (97.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,768 | $65,333 | $23,472 | $56,111 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $120,255 | $132,523 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $63,350 | $65,958 | $14,491 | $26,029 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $67,245 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $44,352 | $55,938 | $0 | $103,889 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $84,125 | $0 | $0 | $63,314 | $68,406 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 44 | 47.83% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 1.09% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 47 | 51.09% |
| Total: | 92 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 43 | 97.73% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 2.27% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 44 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $147,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $147,400 | $137,500 | $225,000 | $145,200 | $152,800 | $182,100 | $179,900 | $177,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 13 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 70.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 29.55% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 58.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 31 | 41.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 75 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 75 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 75 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 15.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 84.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 2.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2 | 2.20% |
| Some college, no degree: | 43 | 47.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 31 | 34.07% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 14.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 89 | 97.80% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 14.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 14 | 15.22% |
| Public Insurance: | 78 | 84.78% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 92 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 92 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 62.8% | 40.3% | 48.3% | 68.5% | 70.5% | 62.0% | 100.0% | 58.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 44274 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 34 business establishments, employing about 1,278 people with an annual payroll of $89,175,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 685Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 34Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $20,159,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $89,175,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,278Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 44274 is located in Medina County, Ohio, within the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17410) and Ohio's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 44274. It covers 1.132 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Cleveland, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17410Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Cleveland-Akron, OH CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.132 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3864.76 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Cleveland-Lorain-Elyria, OH PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3971836Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sharon Center CDP; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 44274 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.