PlainZIP

Crestline, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44827

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

7,097
58/sq mi
$56,757
Median income
$125,900
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crestline pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
58
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44827 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crestline, Crawford County, Ohio, home to 7,097 residents across 123.0 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44827 reports a modest median household income of $56,757 (22% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,744. Poverty here runs at 11.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $125,900 for a typical home value (36% below the state average), with rent averaging $750 a month; 78.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Crawford County, letting you compare 44827 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 44827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crestline, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44827.

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 44827, Crestline, 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

7,097

Population

123.0

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44827?

45.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$56,757

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$31,744

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44827 ranks nationally

Crestline, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,757 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,495

Total Housing Units

3,080

Occupied Units

415

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$125,900

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$750

Median Rent

1961

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44827 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 115
2021 +9.8% 126
2022 +13.8% 143
2023 +18.4% 170
2024 +11.6% 189

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 115 business establishments in ZIP 44827, employing approximately 934 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,413,000.

115

Businesses

934

Employees

$34.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 15.7%
Retail trade 15 13.0%
Manufacturing 13 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.8%
Wholesale trade 6 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.2%
Finance and insurance 3 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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 44827 vs 44856 →

ZIP 44827 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 44827 ranks #3 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 44827 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 44827 ranks #5 of 7 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 5.5 mi
44887 Tiro, OH 1,020 7.2 mi
44833 Galion, OH 17,121 7.8 mi
44881 Sulphur Springs, OH 70 7.1 mi
44875 Shelby, OH 13,818 7.3 mi
44854 New Washington, OH 1,749 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Crawford County

44820 standard
Bucyrus, OH
Pop: 18,102
44833 standard
Galion, OH
Pop: 17,121
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 Crestline, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44827 in? ▼
ZIP code 44827 (Crestline) 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 44827? ▼
ZIP code 44827 in Crestline, OH has a population of 7,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44827? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44827 is $56,757, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44827? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44827 is $125,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44827? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44827 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44827? ▼
ZIP code 44827 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44827? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44827 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44827? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44827 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 44827? ▼
In ZIP code 44827, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 44827? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44827 is 25.1 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 44827? ▼
In ZIP code 44827, 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 44827? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44827 is 11.2% 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.