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Stark County
Waynesburg, OH
44688
44688 ZIP Code — Waynesburg, OH
Stark County, Ohio
ZIP code 44688 is located in
Waynesburg ,
Ohio ,
within Stark County .
It covers approximately 23.30 square miles and serves a population of
2,979 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 234/330 .
About ZIP code 44688
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 $147,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $56,120. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% 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 44688 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,979
Population density
128 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
151
Geography
Land area
23.30 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.6856
Longitude
-81.2625
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
234/330
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.1%
44.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
26.6%
32.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
19.0%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.9%
3.6%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$56,120
Median household income
$147,400
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 569 19.1% 18 and over 2,410 80.9% 65 and over 582 19.5% Median age 48.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.5%
Group Count % White 2,738 91.1% Two or more races 188 6.3% Black or African American 44 1.5% Hispanic or Latino 26 0.9% Asian 9 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.1%
44.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
26.6%
32.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
19.0%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.9%
3.6%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.4% $10k–$15k 4.2% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 11.6% $35k–$50k 9.8% $50k–$75k 25.1% $75k–$100k 6.2% $100k–$150k 20.1% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $56,120
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $147,400 Median rent / month $798 Owner occupied 74.8% Renter occupied 25.2% Vacant 4.1% Single-family detached 81.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.7% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.21
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 3.8% 1990–1999 9.9% 1980–1989 3.2% 1970–1979 14.7% 1960–1969 18.0% 1950–1959 9.6% 1940–1949 7.5% 1939 or earlier 29.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 30.0% 3 bedrooms 49.4% 4 bedrooms 13.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.6% 1 vehicle 26.1% 2 vehicles 35.1% 3 or more 33.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.7% Electricity 17.4% Propane / LP gas 2.7% Fuel oil 19.7% Wood 8.2% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 611 47.9% Cohabiting couple 154 12.1% Male householder, no spouse 285 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 226 17.7% Households with children under 18 285 22.3% Households with seniors (65+) 435 34.1% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.7% 27.7% Married 48.3% 47.3% Separated 2.5% 2.1% Widowed 3.4% 14.0% Divorced 16.1% 8.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.1% Bachelor's or higher 4.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 2.4% Kindergarten 2 0.4% Elementary school 298 54.7% High school 155 28.4% College / grad school 77 14.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
11.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Professional & management
8.2%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.0% Service 18.5% Sales & office 18.5% Natural resources & construction 13.3% Production & transportation 30.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.0% Government 7.1% Self-employed 5.5% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.4% Carpool 5.0% Public transit 2.8% Walk 5.3% Work from home 8.0% Other means 4.5% Avg commute (minutes) 24.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.4%
Female-led households
32.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.6% Retirement income 29.5% Supplemental Security 14.7% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 17.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 34.4% High cholesterol 31.4% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.8% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 29.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.2% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 17.3% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.6% Visited dentist 59.1% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 18.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 188 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 19.7% Under 18 5.4% 18–64 years 14.2% 65 and over 50.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.3% Public insurance 39.6% No insurance 8.6% Uninsured under 19 1.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,863 96.1% Spanish 27 0.9% Other Indo-European 12 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.1% Other languages 12 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,973 99.8% Born in same state 2,973 99.8% Born in different state 2,493 83.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.2% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 420 14.1% French 279 9.4% Arab 107 3.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 36 1.2% English 14 0.5% Polish 13 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.8% Internet access 90.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44688
What city is ZIP code 44688 in?
ZIP code 44688 is primarily assigned to Waynesburg, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44688 in?
ZIP code 44688 falls within Stark County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 44688?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44688?
17% of residents in ZIP code 44688 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 44688 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 44688 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44688?
The median home value in ZIP code 44688 is $147,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 44688 in?
ZIP code 44688 observes the EST timezone.
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