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 Moderate-density area
- $60,151
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44833 (Galion, OH) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 155.9 in 2023 to 170.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,724. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,500 (26% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $823; owner occupancy is 68.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crawford County, so 44833 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 44833
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galion, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44833.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44833?
44.5
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$60,151
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,724
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44833 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Galion, 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)
$60,151 28th percentile higher than 28% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,953housing units
7,953
Total Housing Units
6,908
Occupied Units
1,045
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44833
Galion (44833)
17,121 residents
- 44827
Crestline (44827)
7,097 residents
- 43320 1,588
Edison (43320)
1,588 residents
- 44856 128
North Robinson (44856)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44833 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44833 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44833
Galion (44833)
$60,151 median income
- 44827
Crestline (44827)
$56,757 median income
- 43320
Edison (43320)
$51,603 median income
- 44856
North Robinson (44856)
$38,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44833, 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 (17,121 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 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.
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