44691 ZIP Code — Wooster, OH

Wayne County, Ohio

ZIP code 44691 is located in Wooster, Ohio, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 154.90 square miles and serves a population of 44,775 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44691

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $69,578. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

44,775

population

154.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44691 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44691

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44691. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wooster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44677 Smithville (8 mi) 44676 Shreve (8.8 mi) 44214 Burbank (9.8 mi) 44606 Apple Creek (10.5 mi) 44840 Jeromesville (10.6 mi) 44217 Creston (10.8 mi) 44667 Orrville (11.4 mi) 44633 Holmesville (12 mi) 44287 West Salem (12.1 mi) 44627 Fredericksburg (12.5 mi) 44638 Lakeville (13.6 mi) 44866 Polk (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	44,775
Population density	289 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	154.90 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	40.8003
Longitude	-81.9753
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330/234

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	39.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	36.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

44,775

Population

289

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$69,578

Median household income

$34,590

Per capita income

$199,600

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

70.6%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

14,095

Housing units

30.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,077

Under 5

1,156

1,162

5–9

1,247

1,180

10–14

1,267

1,945

15–19

2,087

1,629

20–24

1,747

2,409

25–34

2,584

2,329

35–44

2,498

2,483

45–54

2,664

1,389

55–59

1,491

1,548

60–64

1,660

2,618

65–74

2,808

1,267

75–84

1,360

564

85+

606

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,892	19.9%
18 and over	35,883	80.1%
65 and over	9,223	20.6%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	41,268	90.4%
Two or more races	1,646	3.6%
Black or African American	896	2%
Hispanic or Latino	872	1.9%
Asian	523	1.1%
Other race	370	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	72	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	39.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	36.7%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$69,578

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 23.1%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,600
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	70.6%
Renter occupied	29.4%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.8%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,618	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,490	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	3,369	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	4,799	26.3%
Households with children under 18	4,628	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,661	36.4%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	29.6%
Married	50.3%	44.2%
Separated	1.3%	1.8%
Widowed	3.9%	10.2%
Divorced	11.0%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	604	5.5%
Kindergarten	479	4.4%
Elementary school	3,780	34.7%
High school	2,166	19.9%
College / grad school	3,869	35.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 21.8%

Retail trade 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Professional & management 6.7%

Construction 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 20.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,366	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	42,542	95.0%
Spanish	811	1.9%
Other Indo-European	52	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	612	1.4%
Other languages	141	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	43,343	96.8%
Born in same state	43,077	96.2%
Born in different state	33,939	75.8%
Foreign born	266	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,432	3.2%
Not a US citizen	515	36.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,639	12.6%
French	5,615	12.5%
Arab	2,451	5.5%
English	849	1.9%
German	507	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	389	0.9%
Polish	173	0.4%
Dutch	120	0.3%
Norwegian	86	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44691

What city is ZIP code 44691 in?

ZIP code 44691 is primarily assigned to Wooster, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44691 in?

ZIP code 44691 falls within Wayne County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44691 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 44691 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 44691?

ZIP code 44691 has an estimated population of 44,775 residents, with a density of 289 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44691?

The median home value in ZIP code 44691 is $199,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44691?

The median household income in ZIP code 44691 is $69,578, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44691 in?

ZIP code 44691 observes the EST timezone.