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 High-density area
- $64,297
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44857 (Norwalk, OH) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.6 in 2023 to 175.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,672. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $175,300 (11% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $820; 71.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Huron County, so 44857 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44857?
41.1
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.7%
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?
$64,297
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$33,672
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44857 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Norwalk, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,297 38th percentile higher than 38% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,551housing units
10,551
Total Housing Units
10,002
Occupied Units
549
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44857 vs 44855 →
ZIP 44857 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44857
Norwalk (44857)
23,805 residents
- 44890
Willard (44890)
11,162 residents
- 44847 3,739
Monroeville (44847)
3,739 residents
- 44846 3,301
Milan (44846)
3,301 residents
- 44814 2,929
Berlin Heights (44814)
2,929 residents
- 44826 1,687
Collins (44826)
1,687 residents
- 44855 1,271
North Fairfield (44855)
1,271 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44857 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44857 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44846
Milan (44846)
$93,333 median income
- 44847
Monroeville (44847)
$76,060 median income
- 44826
Collins (44826)
$70,076 median income
- 44814
Berlin Heights (44814)
$68,702 median income
- 44890
Willard (44890)
$68,587 median income
- 44857
Norwalk (44857)
$64,297 median income
- 44855
North Fairfield (44855)
$63,125 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44857, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,805 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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