44611 ZIP Code — Big Prairie, OH

Holmes County, Ohio

ZIP code 44611 is located in Big Prairie, Ohio, within Holmes County. It covers approximately 26.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234/330.

About ZIP code 44611

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $202,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,562. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% 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. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 44611 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

2,146

population

26.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44611 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Prairie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44638 Lakeville (4.4 mi) 44628 Glenmont (4.9 mi) 44676 Shreve (6.3 mi) 44633 Holmesville (7.8 mi) 44637 Killbuck (8 mi) 44842 Loudonville (8.9 mi) 43006 Brinkhaven (9.6 mi) 44654 Millersburg (12.3 mi) 44864 Perrysville (13.4 mi) 43014 Danville (13.4 mi) 44627 Fredericksburg (14.2 mi) 44691 Wooster (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,146
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	26.63 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.5967
Longitude	-82.0767
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	234/330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	40.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	17.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,146

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$58,562

Median household income

$26,780

Per capita income

$202,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

24.6%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

797

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

105

20–24

25–34

35–44

123

174

45–54

240

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

147

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	560	26.1%
18 and over	1,586	73.9%
65 and over	336	15.7%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,041	93.3%
Two or more races	105	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	42	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	40.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	17.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 28.3%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	28.3%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$58,562

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 29.5%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	32.8%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	54.1%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.7%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	46.2%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	15.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	481	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	114	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	238	28.2%
Households with children under 18	197	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	191	22.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	16.4%
Married	60.8%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	12.4%	24.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.7%
Kindergarten	100	24.4%
Elementary school	114	27.8%
High school	127	31.0%
College / grad school	58	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Construction 21.4%

Finance & real estate 12.7%

Retail trade 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Education & healthcare 6.5%

Public administration 5.4%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	6.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	8.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 24.6%

Under 18 years 45.4%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 15.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.8%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	14.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	19.3%
Uninsured under 19	45.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,035	94.8%
Spanish	166	8.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	166	8.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,146	100.0%
Born in same state	2,146	100.0%
Born in different state	1,788	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	171	8%
German	147	6.8%
French	108	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	103	4.8%
Irish	21	1%
English	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44611

What city is ZIP code 44611 in?

ZIP code 44611 is primarily assigned to Big Prairie, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44611 in?

ZIP code 44611 falls within Holmes County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44611?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 44611 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 44611 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44611?

25% of residents in ZIP code 44611 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 44611?

ZIP code 44611 has an estimated population of 2,146 residents, with a density of 81 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44611 in?

ZIP code 44611 observes the EST timezone.