PlainZIP

Castalia, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44824

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

4,060
63/sq mi
$79,803
Median income
$193,200
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Castalia pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
63
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44824 covers 64.3 square miles in Castalia, Erie County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,060 residents on file, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44824 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,803 (9% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,787. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.7%. Housing costs here run $193,200 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $717 a month; 87.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Erie County, letting you compare 44824 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44824

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Castalia, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44824.

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 44824, Castalia, 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

4,060

Population

64.3

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44824?

44.0

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$79,803

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$34,787

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44824 ranks nationally

Castalia, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,803 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,657

Total Housing Units

1,485

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$193,200

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$717

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

+12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44824 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.4% 122
2021 +0.6% 123
2022 +16.4% 143
2023 -1.6% 141
2024 +12.1% 158

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 44824, employing approximately 530 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,086,000.

47

Businesses

530

Employees

$26.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 14.9%
Retail trade 6 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.8%
Construction 5 10.6%
Manufacturing 4 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.4%

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 44824 vs 44870 →

ZIP 44824 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 44824 ranks #4 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 44824 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 44824 ranks the highest 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
44870 Sandusky, OH 41,030 4.5 mi
43464 Vickery, OH 1,460 6.7 mi
43440 Lakeside Marblehead, OH 4,875 10.1 mi
44811 Bellevue, OH 12,867 9.6 mi
43433 Gypsum, OH 95 9.4 mi
44828 Flat Rock, OH 166 10.7 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
44846 standard
Milan, OH
Pop: 3,301
44814 standard
Berlin Heights, OH
Pop: 2,929
43438 standard
Kelleys Island, OH
Pop: 312

Related Areas

Erie County Castalia, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44824 in? ▼
ZIP code 44824 (Castalia) 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 44824? ▼
ZIP code 44824 in Castalia, OH has a population of 4,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44824? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44824 is $79,803, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44824? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44824 is $193,200, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44824? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44824 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44824? ▼
ZIP code 44824 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 530 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44824? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44824 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44824? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44824 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 44824? ▼
In ZIP code 44824, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44824? ▼
In ZIP code 44824, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44824? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44824 is 14.1% 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.