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ZIP Code 44217
Creston, OH, Wayne County
Population
3,804
Land area
29.4sq mi
People per sq mi
129
City
Creston
ZIP 44217 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 44217 at a glance
- ZIP 44217 (Creston) is 55% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,603, 3% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,200 (7% below Ohio) and median rent is $928 a month.
Local data for ZIP 44217
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 44217, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,603
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$199,200
Prices +2.0% in a year
Median rent
$928/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
23.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
58
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
617
$23.26M annual payroll
PPP loans
$6.53M
81 loans
Campaign donations
$3,373
64% D, 5% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 44217, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 44217, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 44217
ZIP codes near 44217
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 44276Sterling | 3.3 mi | 20.6 |
| 44214Burbank | 3.9 mi | 26.4 |
| 44251Westfield Center | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| 44677Smithville | 5.7 mi | 17 |
| 44273Seville | 5.9 mi | 38.7 |
| 44270Rittman | 7.2 mi | 19.5 |
| 44215Chippewa Lake | 8.3 mi | 2.2 |
| 44254Lodi | 8.7 mi | 26 |
| 44287Congress | 9.6 mi | 66.7 |
| 44645Marshallville | 10 mi | 24.6 |
| 44691Wooster | 10 mi | 154.9 |
| 44230Doylestown | 11 mi | 18.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 44217?
- ZIP code 44217 is in Creston, OH (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 44217 in?
- ZIP code 44217 is mostly in Wayne County, Ohio.
- How many people live in ZIP code 44217?
- About 3,804 people live in the 44217 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.