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Apple Creek, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44606

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

7,819
72/sq mi
$76,350
Median income
$288,000
Median home value
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44606 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Apple Creek, Wayne County, Ohio, home to 7,819 residents across 108.6 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44606 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,350 (5% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,142. Local economic indicators show a 5.8% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $288,000 (46% above the state average); renters pay a median of $714 monthly, and 78.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 44606 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 44606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Apple Creek, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44606.

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 44606, Apple Creek, 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

7,819

Population

108.6

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44606?

30.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
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?

$76,350

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$30,142

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44606 ranks nationally

Apple Creek, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,350 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 42.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,664

Total Housing Units

2,587

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

3.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$288,000

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$714

Median Rent

1979

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44606 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 144
2021 +8.4% 156
2022 +14.6% 178
2023 +6.4% 190
2024 +10.7% 210

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 188 business establishments in ZIP 44606, employing approximately 2,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,037,000.

188

Businesses

2,113

Employees

$96.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 28.7%
Manufacturing 51 27.1%
Retail trade 20 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 4.8%
Wholesale trade 8 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.7%
Finance and insurance 4 2.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 1.6%

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 44606 vs 44627 →

ZIP 44606 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 44606 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 44606 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 44606 ranks #5 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
44627 Fredericksburg, OH 6,845 4.9 mi
44659 Mount Eaton, OH 163 5.6 mi
44667 Orrville, OH 13,481 7.2 mi
44618 Dalton, OH 6,858 6.4 mi
44677 Smithville, OH 2,543 10.4 mi
44690 Winesburg, OH 166 9.8 mi
44689 Wilmot, OH 638 9.3 mi
44633 Holmesville, OH 2,615 10.0 mi
44624 Dundee, OH 5,397 11.0 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
44287 standard
West Salem, OH
Pop: 7,559
44618 standard
Dalton, OH
Pop: 6,858

Related Areas

Wayne County Apple Creek, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44606 in? ▼
ZIP code 44606 (Apple Creek) 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 44606? ▼
ZIP code 44606 in Apple Creek, OH has a population of 7,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44606 is $76,350, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44606 is $288,000, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44606 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44606? ▼
ZIP code 44606 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 2,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44606 are: Construction (54), Manufacturing (51), Retail trade (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44606 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 44606? ▼
In ZIP code 44606, 42.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 44606? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44606 is 19.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44606? ▼
In ZIP code 44606, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44606 is 5.8% 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.