PlainZIP

Bucyrus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44820

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

18,102
44/sq mi
$58,223
Median income
$141,400
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bucyrus pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44820 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44820 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio, home to 18,102 residents across 415.2 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44820 reports a modest median household income of $58,223 (20% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,799. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $141,400 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $768 per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Crawford County, so you can benchmark 44820 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 44820

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bucyrus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44820.

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 44820, Bucyrus, 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

18,102

Population

415.2

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44820?

42.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$58,223

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$33,799

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44820 ranks nationally

Bucyrus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,223 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,041

Total Housing Units

7,524

Occupied Units

517

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$141,400

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$768

Median Rent

1959

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44820 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 114
2021 +18.0% 134
2022 +10.6% 148
2023 +11.4% 165
2024 +2.5% 169

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 353 business establishments in ZIP 44820, employing approximately 5,433 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,282,000.

353

Businesses

5,433

Employees

$239.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 57 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 50 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 45 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 41 11.6%
Finance and insurance 27 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 6.8%
Construction 23 6.5%
Manufacturing 23 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 4.5%
Wholesale trade 12 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.0%
Information 5 1.4%

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 44820 vs 44856 →

ZIP 44820 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 44820 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44820 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 44820 ranks #2 of 5 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
44856 North Robinson, OH 128 6.3 mi
44881 Sulphur Springs, OH 70 6.2 mi
44825 Chatfield, OH 58 9.6 mi
44854 New Washington, OH 1,749 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Crawford County

44833 standard
Galion, OH
Pop: 17,121
44827 standard
Crestline, OH
Pop: 7,097
44854 standard
New Washington, OH
Pop: 1,749
44887 standard
Tiro, OH
Pop: 1,020
44856 standard
North Robinson, OH
Pop: 128
44881 standard
Sulphur Springs, OH
Pop: 70

Related Areas

Crawford County Bucyrus, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44820 in? ▼
ZIP code 44820 (Bucyrus) is located in Crawford County, Ohio. Crawford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crawford-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44820? ▼
ZIP code 44820 in Bucyrus, OH has a population of 18,102 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44820? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44820 is $58,223, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44820? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44820 is $141,400, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44820? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44820 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44820? ▼
ZIP code 44820 has 353 business establishments employing approximately 5,433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44820? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44820 are: Retail trade (57), Other services (except public administration) (50), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44820? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44820 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 44820? ▼
In ZIP code 44820, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 44820? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44820 is 21.0 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 44820? ▼
In ZIP code 44820, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44820? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44820 is 11.6% 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.