Bolivar, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44612
Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,293
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,208
- Median income Above-median income area
- $240,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bolivar pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44612 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 44612 (Bolivar, OH) fell -3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.9 in 2023 to 189.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44612 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bolivar, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, home to 5,293 residents across 66.5 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,208 (17% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,927. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $240,300 (22% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $791.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscarawas County, so 44612 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 44612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolivar, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44612.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 44612, Bolivar, 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
5,293
Population
66.5
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44612?
44.6
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.8%
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?
$85,208
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$39,927
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44612 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Bolivar, 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)
$85,208 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
2,261housing units
2,261
Total Housing Units
2,215
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,300
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$791
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
-3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44612 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 140 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 153 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 176 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 196 |
| 2024 | -3.3% | 189 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 44612, employing approximately 1,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,576,000.
108
Businesses
1,424
Employees
$67.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 15.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.8% |
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 44612 vs 44697 →
ZIP 44612 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44622
Dover (44622)
18,588 residents
- 44706
Canton (44706)
18,246 residents
- 44662
Navarre (44662)
9,656 residents
- 44612 5,293
Bolivar (44612)
5,293 residents
- 44680 4,138
Strasburg (44680)
4,138 residents
- 44626 2,977
East Sparta (44626)
2,977 residents
- 44656 2,968
Mineral City (44656)
2,968 residents
- 44608 2,666
Beach City (44608)
2,666 residents
- 44671 380
Sandyville (44671)
380 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44612 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44612 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44671
Sandyville (44671)
$128,917 median income
- 44612
Bolivar (44612)
$85,208 median income
- 44626
East Sparta (44626)
$78,929 median income
- 44662
Navarre (44662)
$73,098 median income
- 44622
Dover (44622)
$70,780 median income
- 44680
Strasburg (44680)
$69,509 median income
- 44656
Mineral City (44656)
$58,852 median income
- 44706
Canton (44706)
$58,228 median income
- 44608
Beach City (44608)
$56,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44612 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44697 | Zoar, OH | 187 | 2.5 mi |
| 44671 | Sandyville, OH | 380 | 5.0 mi |
| 44622 | Dover, OH | 18,588 | 6.1 mi |
| 44680 | Strasburg, OH | 4,138 | 4.9 mi |
| 44626 | East Sparta, OH | 2,977 | 5.4 mi |
| 44608 | Beach City, OH | 2,666 | 7.2 mi |
| 44706 | Canton, OH | 18,246 | 8.4 mi |
| 44662 | Navarre, OH | 9,656 | 7.2 mi |
| 44678 | Somerdale, OH | 152 | 7.5 mi |
| 44656 | Mineral City, OH | 2,968 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44612, 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 (5,293 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 44612 in?
ZIP code 44612 (Bolivar) is located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Tuscarawas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tuscarawas-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44612?
ZIP code 44612 in Bolivar, OH has a population of 5,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44612?
The median household income in ZIP 44612 is $85,208, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44612?
The median home value in ZIP 44612 is $240,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44612 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44612?
ZIP code 44612 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 1,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44612 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Manufacturing (16), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44612?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44612 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 44612?
In ZIP code 44612, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 44612?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44612 is 24.8 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 44612?
In ZIP code 44612, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44612 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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