44217 ZIP Code — Creston, OH

Wayne County, Ohio

ZIP code 44217 is located in Creston, Ohio, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 29.42 square miles and serves a population of 3,538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234/330.

About ZIP code 44217

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,011. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 44217 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,538

population

29.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44217 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44217

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Creston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44214 Burbank (4.4 mi) 44273 Seville (6.2 mi) 44677 Smithville (6.4 mi) 44270 Rittman (7.5 mi) 44254 Lodi (8 mi) 44215 Chippewa Lake (8.1 mi) 44215 Chippewa Lake (8.1 mi) 44287 West Salem (10.4 mi) 44645 Marshallville (10.5 mi) 44691 Wooster (10.8 mi) 44281 Wadsworth (11.6 mi) 44230 Doylestown (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,538
Population density	120 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	29.42 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.9506
Longitude	-81.9200
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	40.4%	39.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	36.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,538

Population

120

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$64,011

Median household income

$29,696

Per capita income

$156,900

Median home value

$841

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,278

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

119

110

5–9

108

138

10–14

137

15–19

20–24

218

25–34

216

221

35–44

218

221

45–54

219

158

55–59

157

111

60–64

110

207

65–74

204

101

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	796	22.5%
18 and over	2,742	77.5%
65 and over	658	18.6%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,460	96.4%
Two or more races	64	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	53	1.5%
Other race	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	39.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	36.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$64,011

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 26.6%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,900
Median rent / month	$841
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	17.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.4%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	7.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	848	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	91	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	168	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	256	18.8%
Households with children under 18	392	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	508	37.3%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	18.9%
Married	63.6%	60.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%
Widowed	0.0%	12.3%
Divorced	10.5%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	10.2%
Kindergarten	41	5.5%
Elementary school	383	51.2%
High school	111	14.8%
College / grad school	137	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 9.4%

Professional & management 8.5%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	312	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,299	93.2%
Spanish	13	0.4%
Other Indo-European	13	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,493	98.7%
Born in same state	3,490	98.6%
Born in different state	2,921	82.6%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	45	1.3%
Not a US citizen	1	2.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	515	14.6%
French	509	14.4%
Arab	167	4.7%
Irish	53	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	38	1.1%
English	30	0.8%
Dutch	8	0.2%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44217

What city is ZIP code 44217 in?

ZIP code 44217 is primarily assigned to Creston, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44217 in?

ZIP code 44217 falls within Wayne County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44217 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 44217 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44217 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 44217 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 44217 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 44217 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44217?

The median home value in ZIP code 44217 is $156,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 44217 in?

ZIP code 44217 observes the EST timezone.