County

Wayne County, OH

16 ZIP codes  ·  16 cities  ·  Ohio

👥124,448Population
💰$72,514Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$212,383Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.2%
Asian1.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma1,160 (1.6%)
HS Graduate28,627 (40.2%)
Some College7,823 (11%)
Associates8,368 (11.7%)
Bachelors5,970 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree19,282 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 11%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College11.0%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,514 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,382 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units49,408
Vacant Units2,738

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Wayne County, OH

Wayne County is located in Ohio and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 124,448 residents. With a median age of 38.64, it is a middle-aged county.

Wayne County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,514 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Wayne County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $212,382 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $836. Homeownership rates are high at 76.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wayne County are primarily White (92.86%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Wayne County, OH is a solidly middle-class area in Ohio. The 16 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Wayne County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
44606 Apple Creek 7,883 $72,754 $252,800 $672 1.6% 23.1%
44214 Burbank 2,362 $87,381 $212,200 $810 2.3% 22.2%
44217 Creston 3,633 $64,800 $178,000 $869 3.1% 28.7%
44618 Dalton 7,869 $69,282 $221,200 $842 2.3% 37.8%
44230 Doylestown 8,225 $74,429 $194,100 $854 2.7% 37.7%
44627 Fredericksburg 7,299 $81,895 $331,000 $788 0.1% 20.7%
44645 Marshallville 2,797 $85,583 $228,800 $1,100 3.7% 32.9%
44667 Orrville 13,688 $72,402 $196,300 $852 3.3% 34.9%
44270 Rittman 8,138 $66,016 $160,400 $749 6.8% 28.9%
44676 Shreve 5,626 $73,668 $174,000 $741 3.5% 32.7%
44677 Smithville 2,867 $73,631 $195,900 $855 1.2% 32.7%
44276 Sterling 1,725 $75,000 $220,500 $850 1.3% 30.0%
44287 West Salem 7,892 $71,146 $171,300 $788 6.3% 30.3%
44691 Wooster 44,390 $71,319 $216,800 $881 3.9% 40.9%