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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 44606 has 8,218 residents and 2,278 households (average 3.60 persons per household). The median age is 27.1 years, significantly younger than the state (39.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (97.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	8,218Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	8,182Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	8,629Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	193.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$76,350Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,278Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$288,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.60Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.10Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,429	7,423	7,571	7,433	7,656	7,526	8,341	8,718	8,517	8,412	8,684	8,180	7,883	8,182
Decennial Census	7,819	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	8,218	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 27.1

Male Median Age: 25.9

Female Median Age: 28.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	450	404	453	379	305	258	214	187	242	183	193	214	180	167	107	72	54	31
Female	399	382	370	429	283	290	197	250	189	215	203	197	220	166	116	102	65	52
Total	849	786	823	808	588	548	411	437	431	398	396	411	400	333	223	174	119	83

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,989	97.20%
Black:	16	0.19%
Hispanic:*	150	1.83%
Asian:	6	0.07%
American Indian:	3	0.04%
Hawaiian:	8	0.10%
Other:	47	0.57%
Total:	8,219	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	4,093	49.81%	25.9 years
Females:	4,125	50.19%	28.3 years
Total:	8,218	100%	27.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	8,105	99.06%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	8	0.10%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	46	0.56%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	23	0.84%
Total Population:	8,182	100%
Total Native Population:	8,113	99.16%
Total Foreign-born Population:	69	0.84%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $76,350, which is a bit under the national median ($78,538), is up $25,076 (48.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,969. Family households earn a median of $81,503 versus $37,738 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,765). By gender, male median income is $60,505 and female is $41,061, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $19,444 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.4%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (27.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$51,274	$48,651	$50,354	$50,329	$53,768	$55,607	$56,906	$60,676	$62,381	$63,125	$65,430	$71,269	$72,754	$76,350
Median Family Income	$54,350	$51,875	$51,810	$54,632	$62,083	$65,553	$65,145	$67,371	$70,022	$72,831	$71,949	$76,446	$78,893	$81,503
Median NonFamily Income	$32,969	$26,641	$29,706	$18,333	$24,722	$28,170	$27,898	$27,083	$30,156	$27,365	$28,571	$32,112	$35,000	$37,738
Median Male Income	$37,185	$37,842	$39,075	$39,570	$39,365	$39,058	$38,576	$39,375	$40,736	$49,904	$51,111	$55,370	$58,615	$60,505
Median Female Income	$25,000	$24,475	$28,185	$30,800	$31,662	$31,868	$30,778	$30,313	$27,305	$29,904	$28,918	$32,500	$39,570	$41,061

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,649	63.24%
Unemployed:	64	1.11%
Not In Labor Force:	2,057	35.65%
Total:	5,770	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	683	18.72%
Service:	455	12.47%
Sales and Office:	828	22.69%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	672	18.42%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,011	27.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,649	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $288,000, which is lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $158,800 (122.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95,800. The median gross rent is $714, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $107 (17.63%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.47% (62.02% with a mortgage, 37.98% free-and-clear) and renters 21.53% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.89%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$129,200	$126,100	$127,600	$135,600	$144,600	$155,600	$169,900	$183,700	$192,200	$206,000	$209,700	$227,000	$252,800	$288,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	41	7.36%
$500 to $999:	263	47.22%
$1,000 to $1,499:	117	21.01%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	136	24.42%
Total:	557	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$607	$614	$669	$586	$600	$596	$695	$648	$727	$631	$638	$665	$672	$714

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,259	48.67%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	771	29.80%
Renter Occupied:	557	21.53%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,587	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,587	97.11%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	77	2.89%
Total Housing Units:	2,664	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,417	90.73%
Multi-Family Units:	120	4.50%
Other Units:	127	4.77%
Total Housing Units:	2,664	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 8.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 53.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 46.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 37.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 21.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.35%). College enrollment is 3.36%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,824	38.17%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	403	8.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,618	33.86%
Some college, no degree:	410	8.58%
Associate's degree:	124	2.60%
Bachelor's degree:	244	5.11%
Graduate or professional degree:	155	3.24%
Total:	4,778	100%
High school or higher:	2,551	53.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	399	8.35%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	3,068	35.34%
Public Insurance:	1,776	20.46%
No Insurance:	3,837	44.20%
Total:	8,681	100%
Has Health Insurance:	4,844	55.80%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	8.2%	7.8%	7.6%	8.0%	8.4%	7.0%	11.4%	10.2%	10.6%	9.3%	9.3%	5.0%	5.1%	3.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	112	7.24%
Kindergarten:	95	6.14%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,089	70.35%
High school (grades 9-12):	200	12.92%
College or graduate school:	52	3.36%
Total:	1,548	100%
Early Childhood:	207	13.37%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,384	89.41%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Apple Creek, Ohio
County:	Wayne County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:48:09 PM
Population:	8,218 [See All]
Area Codes:	234 / 330
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	40.7386, -81.7909
Land Area:	42.466 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/44606/zip-code-44606.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,397Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	121Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,250Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,285Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	188Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$21,245,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$96,037,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,113Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Wooster, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:	49300Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	114,520Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	42.466 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.057 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	3864.76 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3902232Source: Census
Place Name:	Apple Creek village; OhioSource: Census

ZIP Code 44606 in Apple Creek, OH

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 44606

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 44606

Sources & References