PlainZIP

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
$66,444
Median income
$130,400
Median home value
6.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waynesburg pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,629. Poverty here runs at 13.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $130,400 (34% below the state average); renters pay a median of $920 monthly, and 72.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 44688 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Stark County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44688?

43.6

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$32,629

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44688 ranks nationally

Waynesburg, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,444 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,146

Total Housing Units

1,067

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$130,400

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44688 ranks #6 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 44688 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 44688 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Stark County

44646 standard
Massillon, OH
Pop: 47,525
44720 standard
North Canton, OH
Pop: 39,010
44601 standard
Alliance, OH
Pop: 35,294
44708 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 25,109
44641 standard
Louisville, OH
Pop: 20,349
44709 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 18,905

Related Areas

Stark County Waynesburg, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.