PlainZIP

Collins, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44826

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

1,687
25/sq mi
$70,076
Median income
$200,000
Median home value
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44826 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44826 covers 68.3 square miles in Collins, Huron County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,687 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44826 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,076 (4% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,982. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $200,000 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,265 a month; 78.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. To put 44826 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Huron 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 44826

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Collins, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44826.

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 44826, Collins, 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

1,687

Population

68.3

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44826?

47.3

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$70,076

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$38,982

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44826 ranks nationally

Collins, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,076 47th percentile higher than 47% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%

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

What does housing look like?

539

Total Housing Units

498

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$200,000

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,265

Median Rent

1973

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

-20.8%

YoY Change (2023)

109

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+9%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44826 have decreased 20.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +9% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.6% 111
2020 +11.3% 124
2021 +6.3% 132
2022 +4.6% 138
2023 -20.8% 109

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 44826, employing approximately 97 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,116,000.

23

Businesses

97

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 26.1%
Other services (except public administration) 6 26.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 17.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.0%

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 44826 vs 44814 →

ZIP 44826 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 44826 ranks #8 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 44826 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 44826 ranks #5 of 9 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
44814 Berlin Heights, OH 2,929 5.6 mi
44889 Wakeman, OH 6,703 5.0 mi
44857 Norwalk, OH 23,805 5.5 mi
44846 Milan, OH 3,301 8.7 mi
44851 New London, OH 5,308 10.2 mi
44839 Huron, OH 12,519 10.1 mi
44816 Birmingham, OH 42 9.1 mi
44855 North Fairfield, OH 1,271 11.0 mi
44089 Vermilion, OH 15,899 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Huron County

44857 standard
Norwalk, OH
Pop: 23,805
44890 standard
Willard, OH
Pop: 11,162
44889 standard
Wakeman, OH
Pop: 6,703
44851 standard
New London, OH
Pop: 5,308
44847 standard
Monroeville, OH
Pop: 3,739
44865 standard
Plymouth, OH
Pop: 3,434

Related Areas

Huron County Collins, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44826 in? ▼
ZIP code 44826 (Collins) is located in Huron County, Ohio. Huron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/huron-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44826? ▼
ZIP code 44826 in Collins, OH has a population of 1,687 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44826? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44826 is $70,076, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44826? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44826 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44826? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44826 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44826? ▼
ZIP code 44826 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 97 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44826? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44826 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44826? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44826 decreased by 20.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 9%. 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 44826? ▼
In ZIP code 44826, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% 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 44826? ▼
In ZIP code 44826, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44826? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44826 is 3.7% 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.