ZIP Code 44691
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Wooster · Wayne County · Ohio
- Population
- 43,753
- Median income
- $69,920
- Median home value
- $230,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.8%
- Land area
- 406.2 sq mi
108/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
New York
ZIP code 44691 in Wooster, Ohio has a population of 43,753. The median household income is $69,920, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $230,300, 17% below the US average. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44691 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 406.2 square miles in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio. The area is home to 43,753 residents, producing a population density of 108 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 44691 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44691 sits at $69,920 (4% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,608. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $230,300 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $911 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44691 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 44691 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 44691
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44691.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
178 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
171 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Construction
Construction
86 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44691, Wooster, 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
43,753
Population
406.2
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44691?
42.2
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
4.0%
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?
$69,920
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$36,608
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
19,597
Total Housing Units
18,267
Occupied Units
1,330
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,300
Median Home Value
+17% vs state
$911
Median Rent
1975
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44691 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 140 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 155 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 178 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 193 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 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 1,150 business establishments in ZIP 44691, employing approximately 23,868 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,228,071,000.
1,150
Businesses
23,868
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 178 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 171 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 118 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 86 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 74 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 74 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 61 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 2.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 22 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.6% |
| Information | 12 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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