PlainZIP

Rittman, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44270

Wayne County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,890
165/sq mi
$63,650
Median income
$170,200
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rittman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
165
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44270 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44270 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rittman, Wayne County, Ohio, home to 8,890 residents across 54.0 square miles, a density of 165 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44270 reports a modest median household income of $63,650 (13% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,639. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $170,200 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $786 monthly, and 72.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 44270 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 44270

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rittman, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44270.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44270, Rittman, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,890

Population

54.0

Area (sq mi)

165

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44270?

39.8

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,650

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$32,639

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44270 ranks nationally

Rittman, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,650 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,475

Total Housing Units

3,295

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$170,200

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$786

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44270 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 126
2021 +9.3% 138
2022 +15.4% 159
2023 +7.4% 171
2024 +5.8% 181

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 127 business establishments in ZIP 44270, employing approximately 1,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,515,000.

127

Businesses

1,544

Employees

$83.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 20.5%
Other services (except public administration) 19 15.0%
Construction 16 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.9%
Manufacturing 9 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.5%
Wholesale trade 6 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.1%
Finance and insurance 4 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.1%
Educational services 3 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44270 vs 44276 →

ZIP 44270 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44270 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44270 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44270 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
44276 Sterling, OH 1,906 3.5 mi
44230 Doylestown, OH 8,252 4.6 mi
44645 Marshallville, OH 2,465 4.8 mi
44281 Wadsworth, OH 29,954 7.1 mi
44217 Creston, OH 4,142 7.0 mi
44667 Orrville, OH 13,481 8.8 mi
44273 Seville, OH 6,718 6.9 mi
44677 Smithville, OH 2,543 7.4 mi
44274 Sharon Center, OH 225 9.8 mi
44203 Barberton, OH 41,248 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

44691 standard
Wooster, OH
Pop: 43,753
44667 standard
Orrville, OH
Pop: 13,481
44230 standard
Doylestown, OH
Pop: 8,252
44606 standard
Apple Creek, OH
Pop: 7,819
44287 standard
West Salem, OH
Pop: 7,559
44618 standard
Dalton, OH
Pop: 6,858

Related Areas

Wayne County Rittman, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44270 in? ▼
ZIP code 44270 (Rittman) is located in Wayne County, Ohio. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44270? ▼
ZIP code 44270 in Rittman, OH has a population of 8,890 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44270? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44270 is $63,650, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44270? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44270 is $170,200, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44270? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44270 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44270? ▼
ZIP code 44270 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44270? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44270 are: Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44270? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44270 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44270? ▼
In ZIP code 44270, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44270? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44270 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44270? ▼
In ZIP code 44270, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44270? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44270 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.