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Wooster, OH
City in Wayne County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44691.
Population
26,971
Land area
17.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,545
ZIP codes
1
Wooster and its ZIP codes
Wooster at a glance
- Wooster is about 5.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 56th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $66,898 a year, 6% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,200 and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for Wooster, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools10
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks20
- Post Offices1
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores13
- Restaurants105
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Wooster, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,898
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$214,200
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.9%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,534), Irish Americans (3,721), Italian Americans (2,066).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Wooster.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 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
How people get to work
Wooster, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wooster, 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
84° / 18°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wooster, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Wooster
1 in or overlapping Wooster. Population shown
Cities near Wooster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithvilleVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Apple CreekVillage | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| New PittsburgCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| OrrvilleCity | 9.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ShreveVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| FredericksburgVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| CongressVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| KidronCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| CrestonVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| HolmesvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BurbankVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| MarshallvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| DaltonVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| JeromesvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| West SalemVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wooster, OH in?
- Wooster is in Wayne County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Wooster, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wooster include 44691.
- What is the population of Wooster, OH?
- About 26,971 people live in Wooster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wooster?
- Nearby places include Smithville (5.8 mi), Apple Creek (7 mi), New Pittsburg (8.4 mi), Orrville (9.4 mi), Shreve (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023