Sterling
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Ohio

Sterling is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wayne County, Ohio, with 432 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 965 ft (294 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Creston, 3.0 miles W.
- 432residents (2020 Census)
- 965 ftelevation · 294 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 442 / sq mipopulation density
- 44276ZIP code
About Sterling
Sterling is an unincorporated, census-designated place in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States with the ZIP code of 44276. The population was 432 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $61,250
- Median home value
- $177,000
- Median rent
- $792/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Sterling had 432 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 432 |
|---|---|
| Density | 442 per sq mi (171 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 432 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9662° N, 81.8439° W |
| ZIP code | 44276 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3974566 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- Creston3.0 mi W
- Rittman3.1 mi E
- Seville4.0 mi N
- Westfield Center6.3 mi NW
- Gloria Glens Park7.0 mi NW
- Wadsworth7.2 mi NE
- Smithville7.2 mi S
- Marshallville7.4 mi SE
- Doylestown7.7 mi E
- Burbank8.0 mi W
- Chippewa Lake8.1 mi NW
- Orrville8.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Wayne County, Ohio.
What is the population of Sterling, OH?
432 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, OH?
The ZIP code of Sterling is 44276.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
965 feet (294 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
Creston (3.0 mi), Rittman (3.1 mi), Seville (4.0 mi), Westfield Center (6.3 mi), Gloria Glens Park (7.0 mi).
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