44287 ZIP Code — West Salem, OH

Wayne County, Ohio

ZIP code 44287 is located in West Salem, Ohio, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 66.69 square miles and serves a population of 7,766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 567/419.

About ZIP code 44287

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 44287 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,766

population

66.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44287 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44287

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44287. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Salem	Acceptable
West Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44866 Polk (4.4 mi) 44214 Burbank (6 mi) 44235 Homerville (6.9 mi) 44880 Sullivan (9.2 mi) 44254 Lodi (9.4 mi) 44840 Jeromesville (9.9 mi) 44217 Creston (10.4 mi) 44275 Spencer (11 mi) 44805 Ashland (11.6 mi) 44691 Wooster (12.1 mi) 44859 Nova (12.7 mi) 44273 Seville (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,766
Population density	116 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	66.69 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	40.9385
Longitude	-82.1178
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	34.8%	39.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	36.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,766

Population

116

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$75,625

Median household income

$31,216

Per capita income

$159,300

Median home value

$737

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

2,782

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

205

Under 5

212

219

5–9

225

356

10–14

367

170

15–19

176

267

20–24

275

296

25–34

304

469

35–44

484

598

45–54

616

178

55–59

184

383

60–64

395

446

65–74

460

209

75–84

216

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,794	23.1%
18 and over	5,972	76.9%
65 and over	1,387	17.9%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	7,591	97%
Two or more races	117	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	57	0.7%
Other race	57	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	39.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	36.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	21.7%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$75,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,300
Median rent / month	$737
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	68.5%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	36.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	7.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,833	61.3%
Cohabiting couple	165	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	438	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	554	18.5%
Households with children under 18	806	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,108	37.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	19.6%
Married	62.5%	59.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%
Widowed	3.8%	10.9%
Divorced	9.1%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	4.0%
Kindergarten	96	5.8%
Elementary school	867	52.8%
High school	251	15.3%
College / grad school	363	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.0%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	430	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	21.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,349	94.6%
Spanish	257	3.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	257	3.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,647	98.5%
Born in same state	7,647	98.5%
Born in different state	6,788	87.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	119	1.5%
Not a US citizen	8	6.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	938	12.1%
Italian	653	8.4%
Arab	495	6.4%
English	452	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	96	1.2%
Dutch	15	0.2%
German	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44287

What city is ZIP code 44287 in?

ZIP code 44287 is primarily assigned to West Salem, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44287 in?

ZIP code 44287 falls within Wayne County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44287 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 44287 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44287 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 44287 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44287?

The median home value in ZIP code 44287 is $159,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 44287?

ZIP code 44287 has an estimated population of 7,766 residents, with a density of 116 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44287 in?

ZIP code 44287 observes the EST timezone.