PlainZIP

Norwalk, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44857

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

23,805
111/sq mi
$64,297
Median income
$175,300
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
111
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44857 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44857 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio, with 23,805 residents across 215.0 square miles, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44857 reports a modest median household income of $64,297 (12% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,672. Poverty here runs at 14.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $175,300 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $820 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Huron County, so you can benchmark 44857 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 44857

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwalk, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44857.

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 44857, Norwalk, 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

23,805

Population

215.0

Area (sq mi)

111

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44857?

41.1

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$64,297

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$33,672

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44857 ranks nationally

Norwalk, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,297 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,551

Total Housing Units

10,002

Occupied Units

549

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$175,300

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$820

Median Rent

1972

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44857 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 124
2021 +8.5% 135
2022 +12.8% 152
2023 +11.1% 169
2024 +3.9% 175

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 553 business establishments in ZIP 44857, employing approximately 9,712 people with a combined annual payroll of $498,352,000.

553

Businesses

9,712

Employees

$498.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 75 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 72 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 66 11.9%
Construction 63 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 49 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 7.8%
Manufacturing 36 6.5%
Finance and insurance 30 5.4%
Wholesale trade 26 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.0%
Information 15 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Educational services 6 1.1%

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 44857 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 44857 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44857 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 44857 ranks #6 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
44855 North Fairfield, OH 1,271 7.9 mi
44826 Collins, OH 1,687 5.5 mi
44846 Milan, OH 3,301 7.2 mi
44847 Monroeville, OH 3,739 6.4 mi
44814 Berlin Heights, OH 2,929 9.1 mi
44890 Willard, OH 11,162 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Huron County

44890 standard
Willard, OH
Pop: 11,162
44889 standard
Wakeman, OH
Pop: 6,703
44851 standard
New London, OH
Pop: 5,308
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 Norwalk, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44857 in? ▼
ZIP code 44857 (Norwalk) 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 44857? ▼
ZIP code 44857 in Norwalk, OH has a population of 23,805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44857? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44857 is $64,297, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44857? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44857 is $175,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44857? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44857 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44857? ▼
ZIP code 44857 has 553 business establishments employing approximately 9,712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44857? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44857 are: Retail trade (75), Other services (except public administration) (72), Health care and social assistance (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44857? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44857 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 44857? ▼
In ZIP code 44857, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 44857? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44857 is 20.7 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 44857? ▼
In ZIP code 44857, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44857? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44857 is 14.6% 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.