Smithville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44677
Wayne County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,543
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,435
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Smithville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44677 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 44677 (Smithville, OH) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.8 in 2023 to 207.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44677 covers 42.7 square miles in Smithville, Wayne County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,543 residents on file, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44677 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,435 (3% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,722. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 0.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $230,600 (17% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $853.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 44677 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 44677
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smithville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44677.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 44677, Smithville, 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
2,543
Population
42.7
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44677?
42.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.1%
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?
$75,435
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$40,722
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
15.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44677 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Smithville, 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)
$75,435 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
1,118housing units
1,118
Total Housing Units
1,054
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,600
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1967
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44677 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 135 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 150 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 167 |
| 2023 | +19.7% | 200 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 207 |
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 59 business establishments in ZIP 44677, employing approximately 549 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,766,000.
59
Businesses
549
Employees
$22.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 18.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.1% |
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 44677 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44691
Wooster (44691)
43,753 residents
- 44667 13,481
Orrville (44667)
13,481 residents
- 44270 8,890
Rittman (44270)
8,890 residents
- 44606 7,819
Apple Creek (44606)
7,819 residents
- 44217 4,142
Creston (44217)
4,142 residents
- 44677 2,543
Smithville (44677)
2,543 residents
- 44645 2,465
Marshallville (44645)
2,465 residents
- 44214 2,076
Burbank (44214)
2,076 residents
- 44276 1,906
Sterling (44276)
1,906 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44677 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44677 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44276
Sterling (44276)
$86,583 median income
- 44214
Burbank (44214)
$84,861 median income
- 44645
Marshallville (44645)
$84,756 median income
- 44606
Apple Creek (44606)
$76,350 median income
- 44667
Orrville (44667)
$75,616 median income
- 44677
Smithville (44677)
$75,435 median income
- 44217
Creston (44217)
$73,603 median income
- 44691
Wooster (44691)
$69,920 median income
- 44270
Rittman (44270)
$63,650 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44677 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44677, 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 (2,543 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 44677 in?
ZIP code 44677 (Smithville) 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 44677?
ZIP code 44677 in Smithville, OH has a population of 2,543 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44677?
The median household income in ZIP 44677 is $75,435, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44677?
The median home value in ZIP 44677 is $230,600, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44677?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44677 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44677?
ZIP code 44677 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 549 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44677?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44677 are: Construction (11), Manufacturing (8), Retail trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44677?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44677 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 44677?
In ZIP code 44677, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 44677?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44677 is 15.8 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 44677?
In ZIP code 44677, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44677?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44677 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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