City

Wooster, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Ohio

👥44,390Population
💰$71,319Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$216,800Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Black1.5%
Asian1.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma216 (0.8%)
HS Graduate10,203 (36.3%)
Some College2,856 (10.2%)
Associates3,319 (11.8%)
Bachelors2,590 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree8,894 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,319 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$216,800 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$881/mo
Total Housing Units19,369
Vacant Units1,252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Wooster, OH

Wooster is a city in Ohio, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 44,390 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Wooster is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,319 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wooster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $881 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wooster is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wooster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44691 44,390 $71,319 $216,800 $881 3.9% 40.9% 71.8%