PlainZIP

Berlin Heights, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44814

Erie County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,929
43/sq mi
$68,702
Median income
$193,600
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berlin Heights pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44814 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44814 covers 68.1 square miles in Berlin Heights, Erie County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,929 residents on file, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44814 reports a modest median household income of $68,702 (6% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,417. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $193,600 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 44814 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Erie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 44814

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin Heights, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44814.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 44814, Berlin Heights, 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

2,929

Population

68.1

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44814?

41.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$68,702

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$33,417

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44814 ranks nationally

Berlin Heights, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,702 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,078

Total Housing Units

1,023

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$193,600

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$894

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44814 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 133
2021 +9.5% 146
2022 +6.0% 155
2023 +18.7% 184
2024 +4.0% 191

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 44814, employing approximately 280 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,040,000.

38

Businesses

280

Employees

$12.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 23.7%
Other services (except public administration) 7 18.4%
Manufacturing 5 13.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.9%

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 44814 vs 44826 →

ZIP 44814 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44814 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44814 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44814 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
44826 Collins, OH 1,687 5.6 mi
44816 Birmingham, OH 42 6.3 mi
44846 Milan, OH 3,301 7.2 mi
44839 Huron, OH 12,519 5.8 mi
44889 Wakeman, OH 6,703 7.0 mi
44089 Vermilion, OH 15,899 7.2 mi
44857 Norwalk, OH 23,805 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

44870 standard
Sandusky, OH
Pop: 41,030
44089 standard
Vermilion, OH
Pop: 15,899
44839 standard
Huron, OH
Pop: 12,519
44824 standard
Castalia, OH
Pop: 4,060
44846 standard
Milan, OH
Pop: 3,301
43438 standard
Kelleys Island, OH
Pop: 312

Related Areas

Erie County Berlin Heights, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44814 in? ▼
ZIP code 44814 (Berlin Heights) is located in Erie County, Ohio. Erie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/erie-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44814? ▼
ZIP code 44814 in Berlin Heights, OH has a population of 2,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44814? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44814 is $68,702, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44814? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44814 is $193,600, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44814? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44814 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44814? ▼
ZIP code 44814 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 280 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44814? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44814 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44814? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44814 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44814? ▼
In ZIP code 44814, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44814? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44814 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44814? ▼
In ZIP code 44814, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44814? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44814 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.