ZIP Code 44276
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Sterling · Wayne County · Ohio
- Population
- 1,906
- Median income
- $86,583
- Median home value
- $231,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 49.0 sq mi
39/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
New York
ZIP code 44276 in Sterling, Ohio has a population of 1,906. The median household income is $86,583, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $231,300, 17% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44276 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.0 square miles in Sterling, Wayne County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,906 residents, producing a population density of 39 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44276 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44276 sits at $86,583 (19% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,344. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $231,300 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $878 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44276 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 44276 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44276
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44276.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44276?
42.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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