PlainZIP

Fostoria, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44830

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

18,962
62/sq mi
$62,990
Median income
$121,700
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fostoria pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44830 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44830 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio, home to 18,962 residents across 308.3 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44830 reports a modest median household income of $62,990 (14% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,761. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $121,700 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $809 monthly, and 74.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Seneca County, so you can benchmark 44830 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 44830

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fostoria, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44830.

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 44830, Fostoria, 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

18,962

Population

308.3

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44830?

40.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$62,990

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$29,761

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44830 ranks nationally

Fostoria, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,990 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,362

Total Housing Units

7,476

Occupied Units

886

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$121,700

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$809

Median Rent

1958

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44830 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 122
2021 +9.4% 133
2022 +12.0% 149
2023 +8.9% 162
2024 +7.3% 174

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 284 business establishments in ZIP 44830, employing approximately 4,748 people with a combined annual payroll of $242,501,000.

284

Businesses

4,748

Employees

$242.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 39 13.7%
Retail trade 38 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 36 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 28 9.9%
Manufacturing 26 9.2%
Construction 18 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 6.0%
Finance and insurance 16 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.9%
Wholesale trade 9 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%
Information 6 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.8%
Utilities 3 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.1%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 44830 vs 43457 →

ZIP 44830 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 44830 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44830 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 44830 ranks #7 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
43457 Risingsun, OH 1,456 7.1 mi
44802 Alvada, OH 1,032 8.4 mi
44809 Bascom, OH 293 6.2 mi
43467 West Millgrove, OH 106 6.8 mi
44841 Kansas, OH 710 7.6 mi
44817 Bloomdale, OH 1,562 7.9 mi
44804 Arcadia, OH 1,202 8.2 mi
44853 New Riegel, OH 1,397 9.2 mi
43466 Wayne, OH 2,192 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Seneca County

44883 standard
Tiffin, OH
Pop: 29,413
44836 standard
Green Springs, OH
Pop: 2,654
44818 standard
Bloomville, OH
Pop: 2,644
44807 standard
Attica, OH
Pop: 2,381
44867 standard
Republic, OH
Pop: 2,351
44853 standard
New Riegel, OH
Pop: 1,397

Related Areas

Seneca County Fostoria, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44830 in? ▼
ZIP code 44830 (Fostoria) is located in Seneca County, Ohio. Seneca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seneca-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44830? ▼
ZIP code 44830 in Fostoria, OH has a population of 18,962 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44830? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44830 is $62,990, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44830? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44830 is $121,700, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44830? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44830 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44830? ▼
ZIP code 44830 has 284 business establishments employing approximately 4,748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44830? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44830 are: Health care and social assistance (39), Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44830? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44830 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 44830? ▼
In ZIP code 44830, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 44830? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44830 is 24.0 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 44830? ▼
In ZIP code 44830, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44830? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44830 is 13.5% 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.