Huron, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44839
Erie County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,519
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $87,181
- Median income Above-median income area
- $250,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huron pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 137
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44839 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 44839 (Huron, OH) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.5 in 2023 to 184.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44839 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huron, Erie County, Ohio, home to 12,519 residents across 91.5 square miles, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44839 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,181 (19% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,883. The poverty rate is 5.2%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $250,600 (27% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 83.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $905.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 44839 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 44839
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huron, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44839.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 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 44839, Huron, 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
12,519
Population
91.5
Area (sq mi)
137
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44839?
56.1
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.9%
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?
$87,181
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$47,883
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44839 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Huron, 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)
$87,181 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
6,722housing units
6,722
Total Housing Units
5,714
Occupied Units
1,008
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,600
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$905
Median Rent
1974
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44839 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 129 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 141 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 166 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 176 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 184 |
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 237 business establishments in ZIP 44839, employing approximately 3,118 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,942,000.
237
Businesses
3,118
Employees
$165.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.3% |
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 44839 vs 44846 →
ZIP 44839 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44839
Huron (44839)
12,519 residents
- 44847 3,739
Monroeville (44847)
3,739 residents
- 44846 3,301
Milan (44846)
3,301 residents
- 44814 2,929
Berlin Heights (44814)
2,929 residents
- 44826 1,687
Collins (44826)
1,687 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44839 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44839 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44846
Milan (44846)
$93,333 median income
- 44839
Huron (44839)
$87,181 median income
- 44847
Monroeville (44847)
$76,060 median income
- 44826
Collins (44826)
$70,076 median income
- 44814
Berlin Heights (44814)
$68,702 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44839 ranks #2 of 5 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 44839, 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 (12,519 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 44839 in?
ZIP code 44839 (Huron) is located in Erie County, Ohio. Erie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/erie-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44839?
ZIP code 44839 in Huron, OH has a population of 12,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44839?
The median household income in ZIP 44839 is $87,181, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44839?
The median home value in ZIP 44839 is $250,600, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44839?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44839 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44839?
ZIP code 44839 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 3,118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44839?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44839 are: Accommodation and food services (41), Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44839?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44839 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 44839?
In ZIP code 44839, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.9% 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 44839?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44839 is 23.7 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 44839?
In ZIP code 44839, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44839?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44839 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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