Bascom, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44809
Seneca County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 293
- 355/sq mi High-density area
- $140,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 34.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bascom pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 355
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44809 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44809 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bascom, Seneca County, Ohio, home to just 293 residents across 0.8 square miles, a density of 355 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 44809, but per-capita income is $52,148. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,600 (29% below the average Ohio ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Seneca County, so 44809 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44809, Bascom, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
293
Population
0.8
Area (sq mi)
355
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44809?
51.6
Median Age
32.0%
Male
68.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,148
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
45housing units
45
Total Housing Units
45
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,600
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 44809, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,533,000.
16
Businesses
65
Employees
$2.5M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 31.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44809 vs 44853 →
ZIP 44809 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44883
Tiffin (44883)
29,413 residents
- 44830
Fostoria (44830)
18,962 residents
- 43457 1,456
Risingsun (43457)
1,456 residents
- 44853 1,397
New Riegel (44853)
1,397 residents
- 44802 1,032
Alvada (44802)
1,032 residents
- 44844 764
Mc Cutchenville (44844)
764 residents
- 44841 710
Kansas (44841)
710 residents
- 43407 639
Burgoon (43407)
639 residents
- 44815 637
Bettsville (44815)
637 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44809 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44853 | New Riegel, OH | 1,397 | 5.5 mi |
| 44883 | Tiffin, OH | 29,413 | 6.1 mi |
| 44841 | Kansas, OH | 710 | 8.2 mi |
| 44830 | Fostoria, OH | 18,962 | 6.2 mi |
| 44815 | Bettsville, OH | 637 | 8.2 mi |
| 44844 | Mc Cutchenville, OH | 764 | 9.9 mi |
| 43407 | Burgoon, OH | 639 | 10.2 mi |
| 44802 | Alvada, OH | 1,032 | 9.1 mi |
| 44861 | Old Fort, OH | 64 | 10.4 mi |
| 43457 | Risingsun, OH | 1,456 | 11.7 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44809 in?
ZIP code 44809 (Bascom) is located in Seneca County, Ohio. Seneca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seneca-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44809?
ZIP code 44809 in Bascom, OH has a population of 293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44809?
The median home value in ZIP 44809 is $140,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44809?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44809 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44809?
ZIP code 44809 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44809?
In ZIP code 44809, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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