ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44224

Part of Stow, OH

Pop. 39,200·Summit County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,625/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.3%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

-$307

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 44224 · $1,625

More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,070

1 BR

$1,170

2 BR

$1,500

3 BR

$1,830

4 BR+

$1,990

Research median

$1,500/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44224 changed +10.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($94,287) is $2,357 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,990).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44221, 3 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,382/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44224. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,500/yr

At $1,625/mo median

Location

CityStow

StateOH

CountySummit County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.3% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44224 (Stow, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,200

Median income

$94,287

Median age

Renters

30.9%

Age distribution

20.9%

22.9%

24.3%

13.3%

18.7%

Under 1820.9%

18–3422.9%

35–5424.3%

55–6413.3%

65+18.7%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

83.3%

White83.3%

Black5.9%

Hispanic2.3%

Asian3.8%

Other4.8%

Education (25+)

23.7%

23.8%

47.9%

No HS diploma4.7%

HS diploma23.7%

Some college23.8%

Bachelor's+47.9%

Housing tenure

69.1%

30.9%

Owner69.1%

Renter30.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44224 in Stow, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$79,497 → $94,287

up 18.6%

Population

39,244 → 39,200

down 0.1%

Renter share

31.9% → 30.9%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

49.5% → 47.9%

-1.6 pts

Census figures show median household income at $94,287 today, compared with $79,497 five years earlier.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44224 covers Stow, OH. The median rent here is $1,625/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($94,287/yr), ZIP 44224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,625/mo in ZIP 44224. The local median household income is $94,287/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44224?

Rent in ZIP 44224 has risen 10.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44224 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44224 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #52 of 229 at $1,625/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44224 changed +10.3%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.