44687 ZIP Code — Walnut Creek, OH

Holmes County, Ohio

ZIP code 44687 is located in Walnut Creek, Ohio, within Holmes County. It covers approximately 0.53 square miles and serves a population of 422 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 44687

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $323,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44687 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

422

population

0.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44687 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44687

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44687. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walnut Creek	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	422
Population density	796 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	0.53 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5416
Longitude	-81.7218
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.8%	40.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

422

Population

796

People per sq mi

68.3

Median age

Median household income

$20,362

Per capita income

$323,500

Median home value

$1,417

Median monthly rent

52.0%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17	4.0%
18 and over	405	96.0%
65 and over	286	67.8%
Median age	68.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	422	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.8%	40.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	38.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 24.0%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 41.0%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	24.0%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	41.0%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 34.6%

$300k–$500k 65.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$323,500
Median rent / month	$1,417
Owner occupied	52.0%
Renter occupied	48.0%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	47.4%
Large apartment buildings	12.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	69.6%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	63.7%
3 bedrooms	16.3%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.0%
1 vehicle	51.0%
2 vehicles	19.0%
3 or more	7.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.0%
Propane / LP gas	22.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	40	40.0%
Households with children under 18	22	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	71.0%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.6%	9.5%
Married	29.6%	29.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	16.4%	38.0%
Divorced	4.4%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	22.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	58	77.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 78.4%

Construction 13.7%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.0%
Service	35.3%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	21.6%
Government	78.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.9%
Carpool	43.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.0%
Retirement income	43.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.0%
High blood pressure	62.3%
High cholesterol	47.1%
Diabetes	21.8%
Heart disease	22.8%
Stroke	11.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	59.3%
Kidney disease	8.5%
Pulmonary disease	21.3%
Cancer	20.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.5%
Binge drinking	3.2%
No physical activity	47.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.3%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	32.1%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	89.3%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	96.5%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	422	100.0%
Spanish	9	2.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	2.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	422	100.0%
Born in same state	405	96.0%
Born in different state	268	63.5%
Foreign born	17	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.7%
Internet access	53.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44687

What city is ZIP code 44687 in?

ZIP code 44687 is primarily assigned to Walnut Creek, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44687 in?

ZIP code 44687 falls within Holmes County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44687 have an older population?

68% of residents in ZIP code 44687 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 44687 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 44687 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44687?

19% of residents in ZIP code 44687 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44687?

The median home value in ZIP code 44687 is $323,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 44687 in?

ZIP code 44687 observes the EST timezone.