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Rittman, OH
City in Wayne County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44270.
Population
6,044
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
960
ZIP codes
1
Rittman and its ZIP codes
Rittman at a glance
- Rittman is about 3.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,154 a year, 16% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,100 (25% below Ohio) and median rent is $814 a month.
Local data for Rittman, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rittman, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,154
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$162,100
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,279), Irish Americans (569), Italian Americans (222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Rittman.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,569
48,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,004
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$649M
FY 2026, $5,550 per person
PPP loans
$10.7M
113 loans, 1,250 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rittman, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rittman, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
126
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
36.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rittman, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Rittman
1 in or overlapping Rittman. Population shown
Cities near Rittman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| WadsworthCity | 4.5 mi | 11.5 |
| DoylestownVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.9 |
| SevilleVillage | 5.3 mi | 2.6 |
| MarshallvilleVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| CrestonVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
| NortonCity | 7.3 mi | 20.2 |
| Gloria Glens ParkVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Sharon CenterCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Westfield CenterVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
| ClintonVillage | 8.7 mi | 3.6 |
| OrrvilleCity | 9.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Chippewa LakeVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| SmithvilleVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| BarbertonCity | 9.4 mi | 9 |
| New FranklinCity | 10 mi | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rittman, OH in?
- Rittman is in Wayne County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Rittman, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rittman include 44270.
- What is the population of Rittman, OH?
- About 6,044 people live in Rittman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rittman?
- Nearby places include Sterling (3.5 mi), Wadsworth (4.5 mi), Doylestown (4.6 mi), Seville (5.3 mi), Marshallville (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023