ZIP Code 44851
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New London · Huron County · Ohio
- Population
- 5,308
- Median income
- $66,408
- Median home value
- $161,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.6%
- Land area
- 192.3 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
New York
ZIP code 44851 in New London, Ohio has a population of 5,308. The median household income is $66,408, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $161,600, 42% below the US average. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44851 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.3 square miles in New London, Huron County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,308 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 44851 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44851 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $161,600 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $821 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44851 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Huron County, so you can benchmark 44851 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 44851
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44851.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 44851, New London, 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
5,308
Population
192.3
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44851?
41.7
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$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
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?
2,143
Total Housing Units
1,974
Occupied Units
169
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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