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Wayne County
Sterling, OH
44276
44276 ZIP Code — Sterling, OH
Wayne County, Ohio
ZIP code 44276 is located in
Sterling ,
Ohio ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 20.58 square miles and serves a population of
1,687 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 330 .
About ZIP code 44276
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 $214,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($77,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,687
Population density
82 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
169
Geography
Land area
20.58 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
40.9350
Longitude
-81.8365
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
330
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
24.8%
39.5%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
36.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
35.1%
19.6%
20.0%
Over $200k
7.0%
4.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$77,083
Median household income
$214,400
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 464 27.5% 18 and over 1,223 72.5% 65 and over 271 16.1% Median age 35.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,652 96.9% Two or more races 30 1.8% Hispanic or Latino 18 1.1% Other race 5 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
24.8%
39.5%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
36.7%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
35.1%
19.6%
20.0%
Over $200k
7.0%
4.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 0.7% $15k–$25k 7.0% $25k–$35k 6.2% $35k–$50k 8.7% $50k–$75k 21.6% $75k–$100k 18.6% $100k–$150k 24.3% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 6.7% Median income $77,083
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $214,400 Median rent / month $765 Owner occupied 81.2% Renter occupied 18.8% Vacant 5.5% Single-family detached 85.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.1% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.81
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.7% 2000–2009 4.7% 1990–1999 13.9% 1980–1989 6.2% 1970–1979 22.6% 1960–1969 8.5% 1950–1959 7.4% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 23.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 5.1% 2 bedrooms 11.7% 3 bedrooms 47.8% 4 bedrooms 31.0% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.7% 1 vehicle 18.1% 2 vehicles 40.2% 3 or more 41.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 71.4% Electricity 12.4% Propane / LP gas 6.4% Fuel oil 4.9% Wood 2.8% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 416 69.7% Cohabiting couple 35 5.9% Male householder, no spouse 98 16.4% Female householder, no spouse 48 8.0% Households with children under 18 143 24.0% Households with seniors (65+) 165 27.6% Average household size 2.83
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.3% 19.8% Married 68.9% 69.7% Separated 2.8% 0.0% Widowed 1.4% 4.5% Divorced 8.7% 6.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.9% Bachelor's or higher 21.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 36 9.8% Kindergarten 26 7.1% Elementary school 197 53.5% High school 19 5.2% College / grad school 90 24.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Agriculture & mining
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Public administration
4.9%
Professional & management
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.4% Service 15.3% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 16.1% Production & transportation 15.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.9% Government 16.9% Self-employed 10.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.5% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.5% Work from home 4.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.3% Retirement income 19.6% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 3.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.1% High blood pressure 32.2% High cholesterol 31.8% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.3% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 26.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.0% Visited dentist 64.6% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 8.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.6% 65 and over 30.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.6% Public insurance 28.4% No insurance 15.3% Uninsured under 19 26.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,501 89.0% Spanish 4 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,682 99.7% Born in same state 1,682 99.7% Born in different state 1,462 86.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 213 12.6% Italian 160 9.5% Arab 96 5.7%
Ancestry Count % Irish 15 0.9% English 4 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.4% Internet access 93.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44276
What city is ZIP code 44276 in?
ZIP code 44276 is primarily assigned to Sterling, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44276 in?
ZIP code 44276 falls within Wayne County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 44276 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 44276 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 44276?
ZIP code 44276 has an estimated population of 1,687 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44276?
The median home value in ZIP code 44276 is $214,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44276?
The median household income in ZIP code 44276 is $77,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 44276 in?
ZIP code 44276 observes the EST timezone.
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