PlainZIP

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
$73,816
Median income
$194,500
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
42th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,902. Local economic indicators show a 17.3% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $194,500 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $848 a month; 84.8% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44287, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 44287

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Salem, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44287.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44287?

41.0

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$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

How ZIP 44287 ranks nationally

West Salem, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,816 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 44287 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 44287 ranks #2 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 44287 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 44287 ranks #4 of 8 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
44866 Polk, OH 2,259 5.0 mi
44235 Homerville, OH 1,825 6.5 mi
44214 Burbank, OH 2,076 5.4 mi
44254 Lodi, OH 4,833 8.5 mi
44880 Sullivan, OH 2,864 9.0 mi
44840 Jeromesville, OH 2,900 11.1 mi
44691 Wooster, OH 43,753 11.2 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
44618 standard
Dalton, OH
Pop: 6,858

Related Areas

Wayne County West Salem, OH Ohio

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.

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