PlainZIP

Milan, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44846

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

3,301
56/sq mi
$93,333
Median income
$243,500
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milan pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44846 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44846 covers 59.5 square miles in Milan, Erie County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,301 residents on file, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44846 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,333 (28% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $46,980. Local economic indicators show a 10.4% poverty rate alongside 0.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $243,500 (24% above the state average); renters pay a median of $947 monthly, and 85.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 44846 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Erie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 44846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milan, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44846.

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 44846, Milan, 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

3,301

Population

59.5

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44846?

49.7

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$93,333

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$46,980

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44846 ranks nationally

Milan, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,333 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,521

Total Housing Units

1,412

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$243,500

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1965

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44846 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 118
2021 +9.7% 129
2022 +14.8% 148
2023 +6.2% 158
2024 +10.4% 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 92 business establishments in ZIP 44846, employing approximately 1,835 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,510,000.

92

Businesses

1,835

Employees

$101.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 13 14.1%
Construction 11 12.0%
Retail trade 11 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 12.0%
Wholesale trade 9 9.8%
Manufacturing 7 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.5%

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 44846 vs 44839 →

ZIP 44846 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 44846 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44846 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 44846 ranks the highest of 7 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
44839 Huron, OH 12,519 4.5 mi
44857 Norwalk, OH 23,805 7.2 mi
44814 Berlin Heights, OH 2,929 7.2 mi
44847 Monroeville, OH 3,739 8.0 mi
44870 Sandusky, OH 41,030 8.3 mi
44826 Collins, OH 1,687 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

44870 standard
Sandusky, OH
Pop: 41,030
44089 standard
Vermilion, OH
Pop: 15,899
44839 standard
Huron, OH
Pop: 12,519
44824 standard
Castalia, OH
Pop: 4,060
44814 standard
Berlin Heights, OH
Pop: 2,929
43438 standard
Kelleys Island, OH
Pop: 312

Related Areas

Erie County Milan, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44846 in? ▼
ZIP code 44846 (Milan) 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 44846? ▼
ZIP code 44846 in Milan, OH has a population of 3,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44846? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44846 is $93,333, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44846? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44846 is $243,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44846? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44846 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44846? ▼
ZIP code 44846 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 1,835 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44846? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44846 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Construction (11), Retail trade (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44846? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44846 increased by 10.4% 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 44846? ▼
In ZIP code 44846, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 44846? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44846 is 22.5 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 44846? ▼
In ZIP code 44846, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44846? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44846 is 10.4% 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.