Waynesburg, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44688
Stark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,053
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,444
- Median income Near-median income area
- $130,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waynesburg pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44688 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 44688 (Waynesburg, OH) rose +28.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 160.6 in 2023 to 205.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44688 covers 59.5 square miles in Waynesburg, Stark County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,053 residents on file, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44688 reports a modest median household income of $66,444 (9% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,629. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,400 (34% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $920; owner occupancy is 72.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stark County, so 44688 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 44688
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waynesburg, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44688.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 44688, Waynesburg, 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
3,053
Population
59.5
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44688?
43.6
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.5%
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?
$66,444
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$32,629
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44688 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Waynesburg, 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)
$66,444 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
1,146housing units
1,146
Total Housing Units
1,067
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,400
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$920
Median Rent
1956
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
+28.0%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44688 have increased 28.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.5% | 130 |
| 2021 | +39.6% | 181 |
| 2022 | +0.5% | 182 |
| 2023 | -11.8% | 161 |
| 2024 | +28.0% | 206 |
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 65 business establishments in ZIP 44688, employing approximately 654 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,353,000.
65
Businesses
654
Employees
$30.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 26.1% |
| Construction | 10 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.6% |
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 44688 vs 44730 →
ZIP 44688 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44707
Canton (44707)
9,208 residents
- 44730
East Canton (44730)
6,050 residents
- 44644
Malvern (44644)
4,791 residents
- 44704
Canton (44704)
3,811 residents
- 44643 3,239
Magnolia (44643)
3,239 residents
- 44688 3,053
Waynesburg (44688)
3,053 residents
- 44626 2,977
East Sparta (44626)
2,977 residents
- 44656 2,968
Mineral City (44656)
2,968 residents
- 44620 1,567
Dellroy (44620)
1,567 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44688 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44688 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
- 44643
Magnolia (44643)
$84,773 median income
- 44670
Robertsville (44670)
$82,917 median income
- 44626
East Sparta (44626)
$78,929 median income
- 44620
Dellroy (44620)
$76,827 median income
- 44730
East Canton (44730)
$70,232 median income
- 44688
Waynesburg (44688)
$66,444 median income
- 44644
Malvern (44644)
$64,637 median income
- 44656
Mineral City (44656)
$58,852 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44688 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44730 | East Canton, OH | 6,050 | 5.6 mi |
| 44644 | Malvern, OH | 4,791 | 4.2 mi |
| 44643 | Magnolia, OH | 3,239 | 3.8 mi |
| 44626 | East Sparta, OH | 2,977 | 6.6 mi |
| 44620 | Dellroy, OH | 1,567 | 7.4 mi |
| 44671 | Sandyville, OH | 380 | 6.3 mi |
| 44670 | Robertsville, OH | 235 | 6.5 mi |
| 44707 | Canton, OH | 9,208 | 7.2 mi |
| 44656 | Mineral City, OH | 2,968 | 9.0 mi |
| 44704 | Canton, OH | 3,811 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44688, 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 (3,053 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 44688 in?
ZIP code 44688 (Waynesburg) is located in Stark County, Ohio. Stark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stark-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44688?
ZIP code 44688 in Waynesburg, OH has a population of 3,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44688?
The median household income in ZIP 44688 is $66,444, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44688?
The median home value in ZIP 44688 is $130,400, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44688?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44688 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44688?
ZIP code 44688 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 654 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44688?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44688 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44688?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44688 increased by 28.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 44688?
In ZIP code 44688, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.6% 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 44688?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44688 is 26.0 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 44688?
In ZIP code 44688, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44688?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44688 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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