44866 ZIP Code — Polk, OH

Ashland County, Ohio

ZIP code 44866 is located in Polk, Ohio, within Ashland County. It covers approximately 27.39 square miles and serves a population of 2,332 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 44866

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 $207,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,357. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44866 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,332

population

27.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44866 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44866

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44866. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Polk	Acceptable
Polk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44287 West Salem (4.4 mi) 44805 Ashland (7.3 mi) 44840 Jeromesville (7.8 mi) 44880 Sullivan (8.8 mi) 44235 Homerville (9.5 mi) 44214 Burbank (10.2 mi) 44859 Nova (10.2 mi) 44254 Lodi (13.3 mi) 44275 Spencer (13.6 mi) 44691 Wooster (14 mi) 44217 Creston (14.6 mi) 44837 Greenwich (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,332
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	27.39 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	40.9154
Longitude	-82.1957
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	43.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	36.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,332

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$65,357

Median household income

$23,798

Per capita income

$207,200

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

11.8%

Unemployment

770

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

102

127

10–14

134

15–19

20–24

126

25–34

134

102

35–44

107

166

45–54

176

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	717	30.7%
18 and over	1,615	69.3%
65 and over	371	15.9%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,282	97.9%
Two or more races	48	2.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	43.8%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	36.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 3.2%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	3.2%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$65,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,200
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	94.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	30.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	29.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.8%
Electricity	12.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	17.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	459	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	45	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	150	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	130	16.6%
Households with children under 18	298	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	35.6%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	22.0%
Married	59.2%	54.8%
Separated	2.2%	2.0%
Widowed	3.3%	7.7%
Divorced	12.8%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	115	18.1%
Kindergarten	29	4.6%
Elementary school	363	57.3%
High school	69	10.9%
College / grad school	58	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.6%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Retail trade 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Information 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 36.6%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 23.7%

Female-led households 0.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,135	91.6%
Spanish	22	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,330	99.9%
Born in same state	2,315	99.3%
Born in different state	2,045	87.7%
Foreign born	15	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	272	11.7%
French	115	4.9%
Arab	48	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	1.7%
Polish	21	0.9%
Irish	13	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44866

What city is ZIP code 44866 in?

ZIP code 44866 is primarily assigned to Polk, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44866 in?

ZIP code 44866 falls within Ashland County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44866 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 44866 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 44866 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 44866 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44866?

26% of residents in ZIP code 44866 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44866 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 44866 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 44866 in?

ZIP code 44866 observes the EST timezone.