ZIP Code 44824
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Castalia · Erie County · Ohio
- Population
- 4,060
- Median income
- $79,803
- Median home value
- $193,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.1%
- Land area
- 64.3 sq mi
63/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 44824 in Castalia, Ohio has a population of 4,060. The median household income is $79,803, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $193,200, 31% below the US average. 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44824 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.3 square miles in Castalia, Erie County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,060 residents, producing a population density of 63 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44824 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44824 sits at $79,803 (9% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,787. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $193,200 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $717 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44824 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 44824 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44824
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44824.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44824?
44.0
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
3.2%
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?
$79,803
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$34,787
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
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?
1,657
Total Housing Units
1,485
Occupied Units
172
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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