| ZIP Code | 44866 |
|---|---|
| City | Polk |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Ashland County |
| Area Code | 419/567 |
| Elevation | 1,235 ft |
| Latitude | 40.924 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.197783 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.17 |
| Below Poverty | 35.2% ▲ 252% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 633 (49%) |
| Some College | 155 (12%) |
| Associates | 113 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 90 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 280 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,125 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,300 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $727/mo ↓ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 825 |
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 825 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.17 |
ZIP code 44866 is located in Polk, Ohio, within Ashland County. With a population of 2,454, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 44866 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,125 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 44866 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $205,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $727 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 44866 is primarily White (98.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 35.2%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 44866 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 44866 in Polk, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,454 residents, a median household income of $63,125, and a median home value of $205,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.