44618 ZIP Code — Dalton, OH

Wayne County, Ohio

ZIP code 44618 is located in Dalton, Ohio, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 42.09 square miles and serves a population of 7,641 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44618

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 $207,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,540. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 44618 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,641
population
42.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44618 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44618

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City Status
Dalton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
44666 North Lawrence (5.3 mi) 44613 Brewster (5.4 mi) 44647 Massillon (5.8 mi) 44667 Orrville (6.2 mi) 44606 Apple Creek (6.3 mi) 44662 Navarre (7.4 mi) 44689 Wilmot (8.4 mi) 44608 Beach City (8.8 mi) 44614 Canal Fulton (9.4 mi) 44624 Dundee (10 mi) 44646 Massillon (10.3 mi) 44627 Fredericksburg (10.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 7,641
Population density 182 / sq mi
State FIPS 39
County FIPS 169
Geography
Land area 42.09 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 40.7650
Longitude -81.6767
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 330/234
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.8% 39.5% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 37.2% 36.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 19.1% 19.6% 20.0%
Over $200k 3.9% 4.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,641
Population
182
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$67,540
Median household income
$29,555
Per capita income
$207,500
Median home value
$783
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
2,186
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
333
Under 5
352
325
5–9
344
250
10–14
265
297
15–19
315
256
20–24
271
412
25–34
437
404
35–44
427
358
45–54
379
174
55–59
185
209
60–64
222
348
65–74
368
221
75–84
234
124
85+
131
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182,24729.4%
18 and over5,39470.6%
65 and over1,42618.7%
Median age34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%
Two or more races 2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White7,45295.8%
Two or more races1592%
Hispanic or Latino1361.7%
Other race270.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.8% 39.5% 43.3%
$50k – $100k 37.2% 36.7% 31.4%
$100k – $200k 19.1% 19.6% 20.0%
Over $200k 3.9% 4.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.7%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 9.9%
$25k–$35k 8.4%
$35k–$50k 14.4%
$50k–$75k 18.0%
$75k–$100k 19.4%
$100k–$150k 16.9%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k+ 6.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.7%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k9.9%
$25k–$35k8.4%
$35k–$50k14.4%
$50k–$75k18.0%
$75k–$100k19.4%
$100k–$150k16.9%
$150k–$200k3.0%
$200k+6.2%
Median income$67,540

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%
$50k–$100k 5.9%
$100k–$150k 14.3%
$150k–$200k 21.4%
$200k–$300k 30.0%
$300k–$500k 17.2%
$500k–$1M 4.5%
$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$207,500
Median rent / month$783
Owner occupied76.9%
Renter occupied23.1%
Vacant5.7%
Single-family detached79.9%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes4.2%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.91

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20196.0%
2000–200911.5%
1990–199918.5%
1980–19899.7%
1970–197913.0%
1960–196910.6%
1950–19597.4%
1940–19491.8%
1939 or earlier21.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom1.6%
2 bedrooms24.9%
3 bedrooms39.1%
4 bedrooms20.5%
5+ bedrooms11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.8%
1 vehicle21.4%
2 vehicles39.3%
3 or more27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas58.6%
Electricity16.8%
Propane / LP gas7.1%
Fuel oil4.9%
Wood9.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,74166.0%
Cohabiting couple702.7%
Male householder, no spouse28810.9%
Female householder, no spouse53720.4%
Households with children under 1892735.2%
Households with seniors (65+)89333.9%
Average household size2.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.3%22.7%
Married65.2%60.4%
Separated0.8%1.8%
Widowed5.5%7.7%
Divorced3.2%7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%
Some HS, no diploma 7.8%
HS graduate 37.2%
Some college, no degree 12.3%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.2%
Graduate / professional 11.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.1%
Bachelor's or higher25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool895.3%
Kindergarten533.2%
Elementary school1,00259.8%
High school32219.2%
College / grad school20912.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%
Manufacturing 17.7%
Retail trade 15.0%
Construction 10.8%
Agriculture & mining 6.6%
Other services 6.5%
Professional & management 5.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%
Finance & real estate 2.8%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Information 0.9%
Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.3%
Service12.7%
Sales & office18.7%
Natural resources & construction14.4%
Production & transportation16.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.4%
Government9.0%
Self-employed11.3%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.4%
Carpool8.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.6%
Work from home5.1%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)19.4

Poverty

All people 9.1%
Under 18 years 13.5%
18 and over 7.2%
Married-couple families 3.8%
Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.1%
Retirement income20.9%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP3.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.2%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis31.7%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease10.5%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.2%
Binge drinking18.1%
No physical activity29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.0%
Depression25.6%
Fair or poor health18.0%
Poor mental health17.8%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist60.9%
Cholesterol screening87.2%
Teeth loss18.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2344.3%
Disability%
Any disability7.7%
Under 180.8%
18–64 years4.1%
65 and over29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.1%
Public insurance29.5%
No insurance24.2%
Uninsured under 1934.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only6,95691.0%
Spanish4927.1%
Other Indo-European220.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander4606.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)7,55598.9%
Born in same state7,52398.5%
Born in different state6,74688.3%
Foreign born320.4%
Naturalized citizen861.1%
Not a US citizen2023.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French80610.5%
Arab7279.5%
Italian4325.7%
English1241.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch150.2%
Polish100.1%
Irish90.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.5%
Internet access80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44618

What city is ZIP code 44618 in?

ZIP code 44618 is primarily assigned to Dalton, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44618 in?

ZIP code 44618 falls within Wayne County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44618 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 44618 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 44618?

ZIP code 44618 has an estimated population of 7,641 residents, with a density of 182 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44618?

The median home value in ZIP code 44618 is $207,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44618?

The median household income in ZIP code 44618 is $67,540, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44618 in?

ZIP code 44618 observes the EST timezone.

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