44878 ZIP Code — Shiloh, OH

Richland County, Ohio

ZIP code 44878 is located in Shiloh, Ohio, within Richland County. It covers approximately 57.96 square miles and serves a population of 3,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 567/419.

About ZIP code 44878

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 $152,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($75,398) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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. 33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 44878 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,146

population

57.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44878

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44878. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shiloh	Acceptable
Shiloh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44837 Greenwich (3.6 mi) 44875 Shelby (8.1 mi) 44865 Plymouth (9.6 mi) 44859 Nova (10.3 mi) 44905 Mansfield (11.3 mi) 44805 Ashland (11.5 mi) 44903 Mansfield (11.7 mi) 44903 Mansfield (11.7 mi) 44855 North Fairfield (11.8 mi) 44902 Mansfield (12.4 mi) 44851 New London (13.1 mi) 44906 Mansfield (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,146
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	57.96 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	40.9392
Longitude	-82.5074
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	567/419

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	50.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	33.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,146

Population

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$75,398

Median household income

$31,892

Per capita income

$152,600

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

920

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

164

Under 5

142

127

5–9

111

158

10–14

138

100

15–19

124

20–24

107

161

25–34

139

172

35–44

150

214

45–54

186

55–59

141

60–64

122

166

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	949	30.2%
18 and over	2,197	69.8%
65 and over	483	15.4%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,071	97.4%
Two or more races	75	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	50.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	33.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$75,398

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,600
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	34.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.1%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.6%
Electricity	16.9%
Propane / LP gas	36.0%
Fuel oil	6.6%
Wood	12.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	727	74.3%
Cohabiting couple	73	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	81	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	98	10.0%
Households with children under 18	394	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	318	32.5%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	18.6%
Married	66.4%	65.4%
Separated	0.9%	1.3%
Widowed	1.9%	9.3%
Divorced	6.2%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	2.4%
Kindergarten	18	2.5%
Elementary school	481	67.2%
High school	126	17.6%
College / grad school	74	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.2%

Retail trade 15.0%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Construction 10.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Other services 7.7%

Professional & management 7.2%

Public administration 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	15.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.6%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	8.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	24.4%
No insurance	33.4%
Uninsured under 19	53.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,840	90.3%
Spanish	194	6.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	194	6.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,146	100.0%
Born in same state	3,111	98.9%
Born in different state	2,595	82.5%
Foreign born	35	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	522	16.6%
Arab	247	7.9%
English	202	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	126	4%
Irish	19	0.6%
German	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	76.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44878

What city is ZIP code 44878 in?

ZIP code 44878 is primarily assigned to Shiloh, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44878 in?

ZIP code 44878 falls within Richland County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44878 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 44878 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44878?

9% 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 44878 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 44878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44878?

The median home value in ZIP code 44878 is $152,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 44878 in?

ZIP code 44878 observes the EST timezone.