PlainZIP

Dalton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44618

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

6,858
63/sq mi
$74,403
Median income
$248,800
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
63
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44618 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44618 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dalton, Wayne County, Ohio, home to 6,858 residents across 109.4 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44618 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,403 (2% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,977. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $248,800 (26% above the state average); renters pay a median of $860 monthly, and 78.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 44618 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 44618

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dalton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44618.

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 44618, Dalton, 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

6,858

Population

109.4

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44618?

29.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$74,403

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$28,977

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44618 ranks nationally

Dalton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,403 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,525

Total Housing Units

2,335

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

3.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$248,800

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$860

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44618 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 149
2021 +11.1% 166
2022 +19.0% 197
2023 +0.1% 197
2024 +5.2% 208

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 146 business establishments in ZIP 44618, employing approximately 1,453 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,071,000.

146

Businesses

1,453

Employees

$69.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 20.6%
Manufacturing 25 17.1%
Retail trade 18 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.5%
Wholesale trade 5 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 3.4%
Finance and insurance 4 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.7%

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 44618 vs 44659 →

ZIP 44618 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 44618 ranks #5 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 44618 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 44618 ranks #7 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
44659 Mount Eaton, OH 163 5.4 mi
44666 North Lawrence, OH 2,928 5.7 mi
44667 Orrville, OH 13,481 5.8 mi
44613 Brewster, OH 2,011 6.2 mi
44647 Massillon, OH 18,015 6.7 mi
44606 Apple Creek, OH 7,819 6.4 mi
44689 Wilmot, OH 638 8.7 mi
44645 Marshallville, OH 2,465 9.5 mi
44662 Navarre, OH 9,656 8.2 mi
44608 Beach City, OH 2,666 9.6 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
44287 standard
West Salem, OH
Pop: 7,559

Related Areas

Wayne County Dalton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44618 in? ▼
ZIP code 44618 (Dalton) 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 44618? ▼
ZIP code 44618 in Dalton, OH has a population of 6,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44618? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44618 is $74,403, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44618? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44618 is $248,800, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44618? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44618 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44618? ▼
ZIP code 44618 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 1,453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44618? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44618 are: Construction (30), Manufacturing (25), Retail trade (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44618? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44618 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 44618? ▼
In ZIP code 44618, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 44618? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44618 is 19.1 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 44618? ▼
In ZIP code 44618, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44618? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44618 is 13.8% 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.