ZIP Code 44287 - West Salem Ohio
Overview
ZIP Code 44287 is located in West Salem Ohio. Portions of 44287 are also in Cinnamon Lake and Congress and Congress Township (Wayne County) and Jackson Township (Ashland County) and Chester Township (Wayne County) and Perry Township (Ashland County) and Harrisville Township and Homer Township (Medina County). 44287 is primarily within Wayne County, with some portions in Ashland County and Medina County. Regionally, 44287 is located in Metro Cleveland.
ZIP Code 44287 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | West Salem |
| Primary County | Wayne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 7,766 |
| Area Code(s) | 234 / 330 / 419 / 567 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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44287 Demographics
44287 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Ohio based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 44287 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 44287 is White. The current unemployment level in 44287 is 4%.
| Population | 7,766 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.86% |
| Population Density | 103 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,731 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,847 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $350,740 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.36% |
44287 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,844 | 97.81% |
| Black | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
44287 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,213 | 97.9% |
| Black | 2 | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
44287 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 212 | 4.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 319 | 7.43% |
| High School Diploma | 1,963 | 45.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 146 | 3.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 289 | 6.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 591 | 13.76% |
| Associates Degree | 559 | 13.01% |
| Masters Degree | 166 | 3.86% |
| Professional Degree | 34 | 0.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17 | 0.4% |
44287 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.93920135, -82.09960175 |
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| Region | Metro Cleveland |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Wooster, OH Ashland, OH Cleveland-Elyria, OH |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 76 Square Miles |
44287 Schools
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44287 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 61c - Low Lime Drift Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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