PlainZIP

Sterling, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44276

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

1,906
39/sq mi
$86,583
Median income
$231,300
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sterling pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44276 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44276 covers 49.0 square miles in Sterling, Wayne County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,906 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44276 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,583 (19% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,344. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. Housing costs here run $231,300 for a typical home value (17% above the state average), with rent averaging $878 a month; 86.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 44276 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 44276

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sterling, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44276.

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 44276, Sterling, 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

1,906

Population

49.0

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44276?

42.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$86,583

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$34,344

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44276 ranks nationally

Sterling, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,583 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

791

Total Housing Units

707

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$231,300

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$878

Median Rent

1970

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2023)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44276 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -4.2% 147
2020 +8.0% 158
2021 +6.0% 168
2022 +17.9% 198
2023 +7.6% 213

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 44276, employing approximately 201 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,203,000.

39

Businesses

201

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 20.5%
Wholesale trade 5 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.7%

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 44276 vs 44270 →

ZIP 44276 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 44276 ranks #0 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 44276 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 44276 ranks #4 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
44270 Rittman, OH 8,890 3.5 mi
44677 Smithville, OH 2,543 4.5 mi
44217 Creston, OH 4,142 4.1 mi
44273 Seville, OH 6,718 6.6 mi
44645 Marshallville, OH 2,465 6.5 mi
44667 Orrville, OH 13,481 8.0 mi
44230 Doylestown, OH 8,252 7.9 mi
44251 Westfield Center, OH 850 8.0 mi
44215 Chippewa Lake, OH 2,162 9.8 mi
44281 Wadsworth, OH 29,954 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

44691 standard
Wooster, OH
Pop: 43,753
44667 standard
Orrville, OH
Pop: 13,481
44270 standard
Rittman, OH
Pop: 8,890
44230 standard
Doylestown, OH
Pop: 8,252
44606 standard
Apple Creek, OH
Pop: 7,819
44287 standard
West Salem, OH
Pop: 7,559

Related Areas

Wayne County Sterling, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44276 in? ▼
ZIP code 44276 (Sterling) 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 44276? ▼
ZIP code 44276 in Sterling, OH has a population of 1,906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44276? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44276 is $86,583, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44276? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44276 is $231,300, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44276? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44276 is White at 96.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44276? ▼
ZIP code 44276 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44276? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44276 are: Construction (8), Wholesale trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44276? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44276 increased by 7.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 44276? ▼
In ZIP code 44276, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44276? ▼
In ZIP code 44276, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44276? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44276 is 12.0% 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.