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 Moderate-density area
- $70,076
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Collins pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,982. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $200,000 (1% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,265; 78.3% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Huron County, so 44826 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44826?
47.3
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$70,076
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,982
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 44826 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Collins, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,076 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
539housing units
539
Total Housing Units
498
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,000
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44857
Norwalk (44857)
23,805 residents
- 44089
Vermilion (44089)
15,899 residents
- 44839
Huron (44839)
12,519 residents
- 44889 6,703
Wakeman (44889)
6,703 residents
- 44851 5,308
New London (44851)
5,308 residents
- 44846 3,301
Milan (44846)
3,301 residents
- 44814 2,929
Berlin Heights (44814)
2,929 residents
- 44826 1,687
Collins (44826)
1,687 residents
- 44855 1,271
North Fairfield (44855)
1,271 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44826 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44826 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44846
Milan (44846)
$93,333 median income
- 44839
Huron (44839)
$87,181 median income
- 44889
Wakeman (44889)
$86,500 median income
- 44089
Vermilion (44089)
$70,495 median income
- 44826
Collins (44826)
$70,076 median income
- 44814
Berlin Heights (44814)
$68,702 median income
- 44851
New London (44851)
$66,408 median income
- 44857
Norwalk (44857)
$64,297 median income
- 44855
North Fairfield (44855)
$63,125 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44826, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,687 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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