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 Moderate-density area
- $56,757
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44827 (Crestline, OH) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.6 in 2023 to 189.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,744. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,900 (36% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $750; owner occupancy is 78.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crawford County, so 44827 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 44827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crestline, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44827.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44827?
45.5
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.3%
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?
$56,757
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$31,744
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44827 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Crestline, 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)
$56,757 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
3,495housing units
3,495
Total Housing Units
3,080
Occupied Units
415
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,900
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44833
Galion (44833)
17,121 residents
- 44875
Shelby (44875)
13,818 residents
- 44827
Crestline (44827)
7,097 residents
- 44854 1,749
New Washington (44854)
1,749 residents
- 44887 1,020
Tiro (44887)
1,020 residents
- 44856 128
North Robinson (44856)
128 residents
- 44881 70
Sulphur Springs (44881)
70 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44827 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44827 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44887
Tiro (44887)
$85,793 median income
- 44854
New Washington (44854)
$70,357 median income
- 44875
Shelby (44875)
$61,276 median income
- 44833
Galion (44833)
$60,151 median income
- 44827
Crestline (44827)
$56,757 median income
- 44856
North Robinson (44856)
$38,750 median income
- 44881 $33,313
Sulphur Springs (44881)
$33,313 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44827, 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 (7,097 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 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.
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