3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 442xxCuyahoga Falls, OH area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 442 changed +2.9% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 44201–44288. Most of its 2010 population lived in Summit County (36%), Medina County (31%), Portage County (28%). Communities in the region include Stow, Brunswick, Kent, Medina, Barberton. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +2.9%
- 5-year change
- +46.5%
- Since Q1 1995
- +181%
- National rank (1 year)
- 574th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 442 vs Ohio and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 442: 280.7
- Ohio: 301.1
- Akron, OH metro: 272.0
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 442 | OH | U.S. | Gap vs OH | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.9% | +4.3% | +3.0% | −1.4 pts | −0.2 pts |
| 3 years | +18.6% | +18.3% | +12.9% | +0.4 pts | +5.8 pts |
| 5 years | +46.5% | +48.1% | +41.3% | −1.6 pts | +5.2 pts |
| 10 years | +94.3% | +103% | +93.3% | −8.3 pts | +1.0 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +181% | +201% | +292% | −20.3 pts | −110.8 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 442 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +173% | $818,882 |
| Q2 2000 | +124% | $672,324 |
| Q2 2005 | +87.9% | $563,810 |
| Q2 2010 | +106% | $619,143 |
| Q2 2015 | +98.3% | $594,830 |
| Q2 2020 | +63.1% | $489,208 |
| Q2 2021 | +46.5% | $439,457 |
| Q2 2023 | +18.6% | $355,848 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.9% | $308,573 |
How ZIP3 442 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 442 ranks 574th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 27th of 29 in Ohio. Its one-year change is −0.2 pts versus the nation and −1.4 pts versus Ohio. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 574th of 882 | 27th of 29 |
| 3 years | 253rd of 882 | 21st of 29 |
| 5 years | 369th of 882 | 23rd of 29 |
| 10 years | 391st of 882 | 25th of 29 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 832nd of 879 | 21st of 29 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 442
ZIP3 442's index peaked in Q1 2006, fell 15.6% to its low in Q1 2012, and regained its peak in Q4 2017, about 11.8 years after the top. Today it sits +84.3% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 442 | Q1 2006 | Q1 2012 | -15.6% | Q4 2017 (11.8 yrs) | +84.3% |
| OH | Q4 2005 | Q2 2012 | -12.9% | Q2 2017 (11.5 yrs) | +95.6% |
| Metro | Q1 2006 | Q2 2012 | -17.4% | Q3 2018 (12.5 yrs) | +78.2% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 442's index has changed +26.8% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 442 after inflation | OH after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -1.0% | +0.4% | -0.6% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +8.0% | +7.7% | +8.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +18.1% | +19.4% | +17.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +39.7% | +45.7% | +38.9% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +26.8% | +36.0% | +22.9% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 442
Regional estimate
$583,013
- Estimated gain
- $283,013
- Index change
- +94.34%
- Start index
- 144.46
- End index
- 280.74
ZIP3 442 (Cuyahoga Falls, OH area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 443 · Akron, OH area | OH | +2.9% | +46.4% | +163% |
| 441 · Cleveland, OH area | OH | +5.4% | +48.9% | +171% |
| 447 · Canton, OH area | OH | +7.2% | +49.8% | +178% |
| 440 · Lorain, OH area | OH | +3.5% | +47.4% | +167% |
| 446 · Massillon, OH area | OH | +7.5% | +50.1% | +211% |
| 444 · Warren, OH area | OH | +5.4% | +51.3% | +194% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 280.74 |
| Q1 2026 | 276.99 |
| Q4 2025 | 274.55 |
| Q3 2025 | 272.14 |
| Q2 2025 | 272.94 |
| Q1 2025 | 263.62 |
| Q4 2024 | 261.35 |
| Q3 2024 | 257.13 |
| Q2 2024 | 256.62 |
| Q1 2024 | 243.82 |
| Q4 2023 | 242.61 |
| Q3 2023 | 240.30 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 442?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 442, the regional index changed +2.9% over the year to Q2 2026, +46.5% over five years, +94.3% over ten years, and +181% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 442 appreciating faster than Ohio and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +2.9% compares with +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −0.2 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +5.2 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 442?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 442. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 44201 to 44288 (44 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.