ZIP Code 44839
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Huron · Erie County · Ohio
- Population
- 12,519
- Median income
- $87,181
- Median home value
- $250,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.9%
- Land area
- 91.5 sq mi
137/sq mi
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.1
New York
ZIP code 44839 in Huron, Ohio has a population of 12,519. The median household income is $87,181, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $250,600, 10% below the US average. 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44839 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.5 square miles in Huron, Erie County, Ohio. The area is home to 12,519 residents, producing a population density of 137 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44839 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44839 sits at $87,181 (19% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $47,883. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $250,600 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $905 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44839 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 44839 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44839
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,883
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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