The 44606 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Apple Creek in Ohio in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 8,517. About 11.7% of residents in ZIP Code 44606 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 23.7 years. Approximately 9.6% of residents in this Ohio region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $19,010. The median household income is at $62,381, while an estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 44606 is $62,381, while the region's mean household income is $74,860. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,010. The per capita income in ZIP Code 44606 of $19,010 is approximately 39.75% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,552. An estimated 10.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately11.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.8% of the population in 44606 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.0% of 44606 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 44606, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 44606 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 44606 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.8%), followed by Black or African American (1.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 44606 are younger than average. The median age of 23.7 years in ZIP Code 44606 is approximately 37.8% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 58.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 44606 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged under 5 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 44606 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 12.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 11.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 12.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 44606, 46.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 52.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wayne County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 46.1% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 52.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 44606, an estimated 18.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Wayne County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.1% |
In ZIP Code 44606, 54.3% of the population graduated high school, while 9.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 38.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.2% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 38.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.0% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 44606 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 44606 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.1% of adults 18 and older in this Wayne County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.1% |
| Current asthma | 11.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 44606 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 75.4% of those 18 and above in 44606 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 44606 include obesity (38.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (38.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 75.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 53.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| Current smoking | 27.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 34.6% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 38.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 44606 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.05% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 44606 | 11.3¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh | 4.11¢/kWh |
| Ohio | 15.92¢/kWh | 10.47¢/kWh | 7.15¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 44606 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.81 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.56 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.38 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.94 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.44 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.53 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.45 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.4 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 44606, 65.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.3 minutes. Approximately 27.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 44606 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 13.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 44606 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.4% |
| Construction | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 27.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.6% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 8.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 0.2% |