ZIP Code 44866

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Polk · Ashland County · Ohio

Population
2,259

34/sq mi

Median income
$70,208

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$193,600

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.5%

Median age 34.1

Land area
67.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 44866 in Polk, Ohio has a population of 2,259. The median household income is $70,208, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $193,600, 30% below the US average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44866 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.2 square miles in Polk, Ashland County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,259 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 44866 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44866 sits at $70,208 (4% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $23,747. The poverty rate stands at 32.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $193,600 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 95.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44866 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ashland County, so you can benchmark 44866 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 →

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 44866, Polk, 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

2,259

Population

67.2

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44866?

34.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$70,208

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$23,747

Per Capita Income

32.4%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

625

Total Housing Units

621

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

3.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.5%
Renter 4.5%

$193,600

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 44866, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,464,000.

17

Businesses

60

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 29.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 23.5%

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 44866 vs 44287 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
44287 West Salem, OH 7,559 5.0 mi
44880 Sullivan, OH 2,864 8.0 mi
44840 Jeromesville, OH 2,900 9.1 mi
44805 Ashland, OH 32,345 7.2 mi
44235 Homerville, OH 1,825 8.5 mi
44838 Hayesville, OH 266 10.8 mi
44859 Nova, OH 1,737 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44866 in?
ZIP code 44866 (Polk) is located in Ashland County, Ohio. Ashland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ashland-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44866?
ZIP code 44866 in Polk, OH has a population of 2,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44866?
The median household income in ZIP 44866 is $70,208, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44866?
The median home value in ZIP 44866 is $193,600, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44866?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44866 is White at 98.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44866?
ZIP code 44866 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44866?
In ZIP code 44866, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 44866?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44866 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44866?
In ZIP code 44866, approximately 95.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44866?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44866 is 32.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Polk, OH

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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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