44638 ZIP Code — Lakeville, OH

Holmes County, Ohio

ZIP code 44638 is located in Lakeville, Ohio, within Holmes County. It covers approximately 28.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,042 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234/330.

About ZIP code 44638

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,672. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 44638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,042

population

28.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakeville	Acceptable
Lakeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44611 Big Prairie (4.4 mi) 44842 Loudonville (5 mi) 44676 Shreve (6.2 mi) 44628 Glenmont (7.4 mi) 44864 Perrysville (9.7 mi) 44633 Holmesville (10.5 mi) 44840 Jeromesville (11.3 mi) 44637 Killbuck (12.1 mi) 43006 Brinkhaven (12.4 mi) 44691 Wooster (13.6 mi) 43014 Danville (14.1 mi) 44843 Lucas (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,042
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	28.46 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	40.6439
Longitude	-82.1331
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	234/330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	40.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	17.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,042

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$83,672

Median household income

$28,428

Per capita income

$178,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

360

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	314	30.1%
18 and over	728	69.9%
65 and over	173	16.6%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 9.1%

Group	Count	%
White	947	90.9%
Two or more races	95	9.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	40.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	17.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	14.6%
Median income	$83,672

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 30.4%

$200k–$300k 33.9%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	28.2%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.0%
Electricity	30.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	30.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	259	69.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	75	20.2%
Households with children under 18	158	42.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	36.1%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	12.5%
Married	61.0%	67.9%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.4%
Divorced	0.0%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	174	55.6%
High school	121	38.7%
College / grad school	8	2.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 42.1%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Construction 10.0%

Retail trade 9.3%

Education & healthcare 9.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	46.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	20.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	25.2%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	64.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	991	95.1%
Spanish	23	2.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	2.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,042	100.0%
Born in same state	1,042	100.0%
Born in different state	973	93.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	191	18.3%
French	58	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	80.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44638

What city is ZIP code 44638 in?

ZIP code 44638 is primarily assigned to Lakeville, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44638 in?

ZIP code 44638 falls within Holmes County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44638 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 44638 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 44638 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 44638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44638?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44638?

The median home value in ZIP code 44638 is $178,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 44638 in?

ZIP code 44638 observes the EST timezone.