City

Creston, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Ohio

👥3,633Population
💰$64,800Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$178,000Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,048 (43.1%)
Some College378 (15.6%)
Associates290 (11.9%)
Bachelors173 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree525 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College15.6%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,800 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$178,000 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units1,553
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Creston, OH

Creston is a city in Ohio, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,633 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Creston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,800 is below the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Creston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Creston is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.62%).

Creston, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Creston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44217 3,633 $64,800 $178,000 $869 3.1% 28.7% 86.4%