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Wadsworth, OH
City in Medina County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44281.
Population
24,492
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,137
ZIP codes
1
Wadsworth and its ZIP codes
Wadsworth at a glance
- Wadsworth is about 7.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 67th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $79,490 a year, 11% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,900 (15% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,067 a month.
Local data for Wadsworth, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wadsworth, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,490
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$247,900
Median rent
$1,067/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
41.1%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,689), Irish Americans (3,712), Italian Americans (1,393).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Medina County. PPP loans are for Wadsworth.
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
$1.17B
FY 2026, $6,433 per person
How people get to work
Wadsworth, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wadsworth, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wadsworth, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Wadsworth
1 in or overlapping Wadsworth. Population shown
Cities near Wadsworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NortonCity | 4.1 mi | 20.2 |
| Sharon CenterCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.7 |
| RittmanCity | 4.5 mi | 6.3 |
| DoylestownVillage | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Pigeon CreekCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| BarbertonCity | 6.8 mi | 9 |
| SevilleVillage | 7.1 mi | 2.6 |
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| Gloria Glens ParkVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| ClintonVillage | 9 mi | 3.6 |
| FairlawnCity | 9.1 mi | 4.6 |
| MarshallvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| New FranklinCity | 9.3 mi | 25 |
| Chippewa LakeVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| CrestonVillage | 9.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Montrose-GhentCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wadsworth, OH in?
- Wadsworth is in Medina County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Wadsworth, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wadsworth include 44281.
- What is the population of Wadsworth, OH?
- About 24,492 people live in Wadsworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wadsworth?
- Nearby places include Norton (4.1 mi), Sharon Center (4.2 mi), Rittman (4.5 mi), Doylestown (4.8 mi), Pigeon Creek (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023