PlainZIP

New London, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44851

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

5,308
28/sq mi
$66,408
Median income
$161,600
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New London pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44851 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44851 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New London, Huron County, Ohio, home to 5,308 residents across 192.3 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44851 reports a modest median household income of $66,408 (9% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,086. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $161,600 (18% below the state average), median rent at $821 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44851, plus 6 more within Huron County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 44851

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New London, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44851.

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 44851, New London, 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

5,308

Population

192.3

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44851?

41.7

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$66,408

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$33,086

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44851 ranks nationally

New London, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,408 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,143

Total Housing Units

1,974

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$161,600

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$821

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

+15.9%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44851 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 123
2021 +13.9% 141
2022 +7.3% 151
2023 +2.7% 155
2024 +15.9% 180

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 88 business establishments in ZIP 44851, employing approximately 875 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,080,000.

88

Businesses

875

Employees

$41.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 13 14.8%
Retail trade 11 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 10.2%
Manufacturing 8 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 8 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.8%
Wholesale trade 4 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.5%
Finance and insurance 4 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 44851 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 44851 ranks #2 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 44851 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 44851 ranks #6 of 6 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
44859 Nova, OH 1,737 7.1 mi
44837 Greenwich, OH 4,514 7.2 mi
44889 Wakeman, OH 6,703 9.9 mi
44874 Savannah, OH 394 9.6 mi
44826 Collins, OH 1,687 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Huron County

44857 standard
Norwalk, OH
Pop: 23,805
44890 standard
Willard, OH
Pop: 11,162
44889 standard
Wakeman, OH
Pop: 6,703
44847 standard
Monroeville, OH
Pop: 3,739
44865 standard
Plymouth, OH
Pop: 3,434
44826 standard
Collins, OH
Pop: 1,687

Related Areas

Huron County New London, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44851 in? ▼
ZIP code 44851 (New London) is located in Huron County, Ohio. Huron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/huron-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44851? ▼
ZIP code 44851 in New London, OH has a population of 5,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44851? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44851 is $66,408, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44851? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44851 is $161,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44851? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44851 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44851? ▼
ZIP code 44851 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 875 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44851? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44851 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44851? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44851 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 44851? ▼
In ZIP code 44851, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 44851? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44851 is 29.2 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 44851? ▼
In ZIP code 44851, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44851? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44851 is 10.1% 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.