ZIP Code 44287
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West Salem · Wayne County · Ohio
- Population
- 7,559
- Median income
- $73,816
- Median home value
- $194,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.9%
- Land area
- 173.0 sq mi
44/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
New York
ZIP code 44287 in West Salem, Ohio has a population of 7,559. The median household income is $73,816, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $194,500, 30% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44287 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 173.0 square miles in West Salem, Wayne County, Ohio. The area is home to 7,559 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 44287 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44287 sits at $73,816 (1% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,902. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $194,500 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $848 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44287 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 44287 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 44287
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44287.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 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 44287, West Salem, 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
7,559
Population
173.0
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44287?
41.0
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
4.9%
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?
$73,816
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$28,902
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,971
Total Housing Units
2,818
Occupied Units
153
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,500
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$848
Median Rent
1981
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
+18.2%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44287 have increased 18.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 137 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 151 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 176 |
| 2023 | -1.4% | 174 |
| 2024 | +18.2% | 205 |
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 89 business establishments in ZIP 44287, employing approximately 745 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,422,000.
89
Businesses
745
Employees
$36.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 12.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 12.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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