44697 ZIP Code — Zoar, OH

Tuscarawas County, Ohio

ZIP code 44697 is located in Zoar, Ohio, within Tuscarawas County. It covers approximately 1.55 square miles and serves a population of 266 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 234/330.

About ZIP code 44697

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 $319,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44697 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

266

population

1.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44697 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44697

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44697. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Zoar	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	266
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	1.55 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.6107
Longitude	-81.4261
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	234/330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	18.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

266

Population

172

People per sq mi

64.2

Median age

Median household income

$40,610

Per capita income

$319,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

135

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	15.8%
18 and over	224	84.2%
65 and over	129	48.5%
Median age	64.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	266	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	34.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	18.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 40.6%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	40.6%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 55.0%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$319,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	64.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.6%
3 bedrooms	33.1%
4 bedrooms	50.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	51.9%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.2%
Electricity	7.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	53	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	63	47.4%
Households with children under 18	25	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	75.2%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	3.9%
Married	63.2%	44.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	45.7%
Divorced	11.6%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 45.0%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	11.3%
Kindergarten	4	7.5%
Elementary school	31	58.5%
High school	3	5.7%
College / grad school	9	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 19.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Public administration 14.7%

Retail trade 10.1%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Information 5.5%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.2%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.2%
Retirement income	72.9%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	62.4%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	261	98.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	266	100.0%
Born in same state	266	100.0%
Born in different state	227	85.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	18.4%
French	39	14.7%
Arab	21	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	3.8%
Polish	3	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.0%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44697

What city is ZIP code 44697 in?

ZIP code 44697 is primarily assigned to Zoar, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44697 in?

ZIP code 44697 falls within Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44697 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 44697 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 44697 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 44697 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 44697 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 44697 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44697?

The median home value in ZIP code 44697 is $319,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44697 in?

ZIP code 44697 observes the EST timezone.