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Medina, OH
City in Medina County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44256.
Population
25,950
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,240
ZIP codes
1
Medina and its ZIP codes
Medina at a glance
- Medina is about 7.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 58th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $77,385, 8% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,600 (13% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,077 a month.
Local data for Medina, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices2
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants100
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Medina, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,385
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$243,600
Median rent
$1,077/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,987), Irish Americans (5,097), Italian Americans (3,424).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Medina County. PPP loans are for Medina.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,308
63,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,709
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,433 per person
PPP loans
$163M
1,844 loans, 20,409 jobs reported
How people get to work
Medina, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Medina, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
221
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Medina, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Medina
1 in or overlapping Medina. Population shown
Cities near Medina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa LakeVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Gloria Glens ParkVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Sharon CenterCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Valley CityCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.9 |
| SevilleVillage | 8 mi | 2.6 |
| BrunswickCity | 8 mi | 13 |
| Westfield CenterVillage | 8.1 mi | 2.1 |
| WadsworthCity | 10 mi | 11.5 |
| LodiVillage | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Pigeon CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| CrestonVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| RittmanCity | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| BurbankVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Montrose-GhentCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.4 |
| StrongsvilleCity | 12 mi | 24.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Medina, OH in?
- Medina is in Medina County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Medina, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Medina include 44256.
- What is the population of Medina, OH?
- About 25,950 people live in Medina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Medina?
- Nearby places include Chippewa Lake (4.7 mi), Gloria Glens Park (5.7 mi), Sharon Center (7.6 mi), Valley City (7.7 mi), Seville (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023