44651 ZIP Code — Mechanicstown, OH

Carroll County, Ohio

ZIP code 44651 is located in Mechanicstown, Ohio, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 22.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,026 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 44651

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 $173,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,646. 41% 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 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 45% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 44651 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,026

population

22.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44651 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44651

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44651. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mechanicstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43945 Salineville (6 mi) 44427 Kensington (6.5 mi) 44615 Carrollton (6.6 mi) 44625 East Rochester (9.2 mi) 43930 Hammondsville (9.6 mi) 44423 Hanoverton (9.9 mi) 43908 Bergholz (9.9 mi) 43903 Amsterdam (10.8 mi) 44657 Minerva (10.9 mi) 44644 Malvern (12.4 mi) 43932 Irondale (12.8 mi) 44432 Lisbon (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,026
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	22.59 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.6259
Longitude	-80.9557
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	46.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	15.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,026

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$53,646

Median household income

$21,579

Per capita income

$173,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

5.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

106

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	338	32.9%
18 and over	688	67.1%
65 and over	152	14.8%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Two or more races 11.8%

Group	Count	%
White	905	88.2%
Two or more races	121	11.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	46.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	15.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 31.0%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 32.7%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	31.0%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	32.7%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
Median income	$53,646

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.7%
Renter occupied	5.3%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	58.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	8.2%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	13.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.8%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	18.8%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.6%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	19.7%
Wood	27.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	139	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	76	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	138	38.2%
Households with children under 18	93	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	155	42.9%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	13.3%
Married	55.7%	50.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	1.4%	12.3%
Divorced	6.6%	23.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 38.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 8.6%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	137	64.3%
High school	41	19.2%
College / grad school	35	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.7%

Other services 15.2%

Construction 14.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Professional & management 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Retail trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	2.5%
Self-employed	25.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	46.6%
Carpool	25.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.1%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	45.0%
Uninsured under 19	60.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	952	92.8%
Spanish	45	4.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	45	4.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,026	100.0%
Born in same state	1,026	100.0%
Born in different state	871	84.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	181	17.6%
French	130	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	2.8%
Irish	21	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	75.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44651

What city is ZIP code 44651 in?

ZIP code 44651 is primarily assigned to Mechanicstown, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44651 in?

ZIP code 44651 falls within Carroll County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44651 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 44651 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 44651 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 44651 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44651?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 44651 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 44651 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 44651 in?

ZIP code 44651 observes the EST timezone.