Sugarcreek, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44681
Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,799
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,769
- Median income Above-median income area
- $316,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sugarcreek pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44681 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44681 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, home to 7,799 residents across 153.8 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44681 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,769 (17% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,759. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $316,600 (61% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 80.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $891.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscarawas County, so 44681 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 44681
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sugarcreek, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44681.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 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 44681, Sugarcreek, 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
7,799
Population
153.8
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44681?
32.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$85,769
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$35,759
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44681 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Sugarcreek, 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)
$85,769 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
3,014housing units
3,014
Total Housing Units
2,878
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$316,600
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1977
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
+14.9%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44681 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.7% | 143 |
| 2020 | +5.2% | 150 |
| 2021 | +4.0% | 156 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 180 |
| 2024 | – | 223 |
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 298 business establishments in ZIP 44681, employing approximately 4,988 people with a combined annual payroll of $277,417,000.
298
Businesses
4,988
Employees
$277.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 53 | 17.8% |
| Construction | 51 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
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 44681 vs 44687 →
ZIP 44681 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44681
Sugarcreek (44681)
7,799 residents
- 44624
Dundee (44624)
5,397 residents
- 44680
Strasburg (44680)
4,138 residents
- 43804
Baltic (43804)
3,851 residents
- 43824
Fresno (43824)
3,787 residents
- 43840 1,248
Stone Creek (43840)
1,248 residents
- 44689 638
Wilmot (44689)
638 residents
- 44610 263
Berlin (44610)
263 residents
- 44687 249
Walnut Creek (44687)
249 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44681 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44681 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44624
Dundee (44624)
$110,972 median income
- 44681
Sugarcreek (44681)
$85,769 median income
- 44689
Wilmot (44689)
$85,714 median income
- 43804
Baltic (43804)
$71,488 median income
- 44680
Strasburg (44680)
$69,509 median income
- 43840
Stone Creek (43840)
$63,750 median income
- 44687
Walnut Creek (44687)
$60,714 median income
- 43824
Fresno (43824)
$54,757 median income
- 44610 $26,824
Berlin (44610)
$26,824 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44681 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44687 | Walnut Creek, OH | 249 | 4.0 mi |
| 44624 | Dundee, OH | 5,397 | 7.5 mi |
| 43804 | Baltic, OH | 3,851 | 5.2 mi |
| 44690 | Winesburg, OH | 166 | 7.9 mi |
| 43840 | Stone Creek, OH | 1,248 | 7.2 mi |
| 44689 | Wilmot, OH | 638 | 10.2 mi |
| 44610 | Berlin, OH | 263 | 8.3 mi |
| 44680 | Strasburg, OH | 4,138 | 9.3 mi |
| 43824 | Fresno, OH | 3,787 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44681, 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 (7,799 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 44681 in?
ZIP code 44681 (Sugarcreek) 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 44681?
ZIP code 44681 in Sugarcreek, OH has a population of 7,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44681?
The median household income in ZIP 44681 is $85,769, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44681?
The median home value in ZIP 44681 is $316,600, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44681?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44681 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44681?
ZIP code 44681 has 298 business establishments employing approximately 4,988 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44681?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44681 are: Manufacturing (53), Construction (51), Retail trade (46). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44681?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44681 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 44681?
In ZIP code 44681, 43.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 44681?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44681 is 17.8 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 44681?
In ZIP code 44681, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44681?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44681 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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