PlainZIP

Galion, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44833

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

17,121
73/sq mi
$60,151
Median income
$145,500
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
73
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44833 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44833 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Galion, Crawford County, Ohio, home to 17,121 residents across 235.8 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44833 reports a modest median household income of $60,151 (18% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,724. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. Housing costs here run $145,500 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $823 a month; 68.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Crawford County, letting you compare 44833 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 44833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galion, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44833.

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 44833, Galion, 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

17,121

Population

235.8

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44833?

44.5

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$60,151

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$34,724

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44833 ranks nationally

Galion, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,151 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,953

Total Housing Units

6,908

Occupied Units

1,045

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$145,500

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$823

Median Rent

1962

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

171

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+71%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44833 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 109
2021 +14.4% 125
2022 +15.5% 144
2023 +7.9% 156
2024 +9.5% 171

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 270 business establishments in ZIP 44833, employing approximately 3,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,076,000.

270

Businesses

3,859

Employees

$181.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 35 13.0%
Construction 30 11.1%
Manufacturing 29 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 29 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 28 10.4%
Finance and insurance 20 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.3%
Wholesale trade 9 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.6%
Information 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 44833 vs 44827 →

ZIP 44833 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 44833 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 44833 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 44833 ranks the highest of 4 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
44827 Crestline, OH 7,097 7.8 mi
44856 North Robinson, OH 128 6.6 mi
43320 Edison, OH 1,588 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Crawford County

44820 standard
Bucyrus, OH
Pop: 18,102
44827 standard
Crestline, OH
Pop: 7,097
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 Galion, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44833 in? ▼
ZIP code 44833 (Galion) 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 44833? ▼
ZIP code 44833 in Galion, OH has a population of 17,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44833? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44833 is $60,151, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44833? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44833 is $145,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44833? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44833 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44833? ▼
ZIP code 44833 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 3,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44833? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44833 are: Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (35), Construction (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44833? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44833 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 44833? ▼
In ZIP code 44833, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 44833? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44833 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44833? ▼
In ZIP code 44833, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44833? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44833 is 11.8% 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.