ZIP Code 44638

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Lakeville · Holmes County · Ohio

Population
1,497

21/sq mi

Median income
$64,318

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$195,100

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.9%

Median age 38.6

Land area
73.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 44638 in Lakeville, Ohio has a population of 1,497. The median household income is $64,318, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $195,100, 30% below the US average. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44638 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.0 square miles in Lakeville, Holmes County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,497 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44638 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44638 sits at $64,318 (12% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,165. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $195,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,014 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44638 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Holmes County, so you can benchmark 44638 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 44638

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44638.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44638, Lakeville, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,497

Population

73.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44638?

38.6

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$64,318

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$30,165

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

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

What does housing look like?

613

Total Housing Units

500

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$195,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,014

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 44638, employing approximately 110 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,697,000.

23

Businesses

110

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 26.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 13.0%

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 44638 vs 44661 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
44661 Nashville, OH 171 3.8 mi
44842 Loudonville, OH 5,436 4.7 mi
44611 Big Prairie, OH 2,025 4.0 mi
44628 Glenmont, OH 1,067 7.8 mi
44676 Shreve, OH 4,877 6.0 mi
44840 Jeromesville, OH 2,900 10.0 mi
44838 Hayesville, OH 266 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44638 in?
ZIP code 44638 (Lakeville) is located in Holmes County, Ohio. Holmes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/holmes-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44638?
ZIP code 44638 in Lakeville, OH has a population of 1,497 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44638?
The median household income in ZIP 44638 is $64,318, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44638?
The median home value in ZIP 44638 is $195,100, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44638 is White at 96.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44638?
ZIP code 44638 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44638?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44638 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44638?
In ZIP code 44638, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44638?
In ZIP code 44638, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44638 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lakeville, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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