City

Sterling, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Ohio

👥1,725Population
💰$75,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$220,500Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate543 (48.7%)
Some College121 (10.9%)
Associates110 (9.9%)
Bachelors97 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree237 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad48.7%
Some College10.9%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$220,500 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units671
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Sterling, OH

Sterling is a city in Ohio, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,725 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Sterling is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $75,000 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sterling is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterling is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44276 1,725 $75,000 $220,500 $850 1.3% 30.0% 85.9%