West Salem, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44287
Wayne County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,559
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,816
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Salem pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44287 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44287 (West Salem, OH) rose +18.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.7 in 2023 to 205.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44287 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Salem, Wayne County, Ohio, home to 7,559 residents across 173.0 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44287 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,816 (1% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,902. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $194,500 (1% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $848; 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 44287 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 44287
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Salem, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$28,902
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44287 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
West Salem, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,816 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,971housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44287 vs 44866 →
ZIP 44287 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44691
Wooster (44691)
43,753 residents
- 44287 7,559
West Salem (44287)
7,559 residents
- 44254 4,833
Lodi (44254)
4,833 residents
- 44840 2,900
Jeromesville (44840)
2,900 residents
- 44880 2,864
Sullivan (44880)
2,864 residents
- 44866 2,259
Polk (44866)
2,259 residents
- 44214 2,076
Burbank (44214)
2,076 residents
- 44235 1,825
Homerville (44235)
1,825 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44287 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44287 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44214
Burbank (44214)
$84,861 median income
- 44840
Jeromesville (44840)
$83,021 median income
- 44235
Homerville (44235)
$76,634 median income
- 44287
West Salem (44287)
$73,816 median income
- 44866
Polk (44866)
$70,208 median income
- 44691
Wooster (44691)
$69,920 median income
- 44880
Sullivan (44880)
$69,505 median income
- 44254
Lodi (44254)
$65,865 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44287 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44287, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,559 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44287 in?
ZIP code 44287 (West Salem) 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 44287?
ZIP code 44287 in West Salem, OH has a population of 7,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44287?
The median household income in ZIP 44287 is $73,816, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44287?
The median home value in ZIP 44287 is $194,500, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44287?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44287 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44287?
ZIP code 44287 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 745 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44287?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44287 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44287?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44287 increased by 18.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 44287?
In ZIP code 44287, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 44287?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44287 is 30.6 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 44287?
In ZIP code 44287, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44287?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44287 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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