ZIP Code 44857
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Norwalk · Huron County · Ohio
- Population
- 23,805
- Median income
- $64,297
- Median home value
- $175,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.7%
- Land area
- 215.0 sq mi
111/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
New York
ZIP code 44857 in Norwalk, Ohio has a population of 23,805. The median household income is $64,297, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $175,300, 37% below the US average. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44857 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 215.0 square miles in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio. The area is home to 23,805 residents, producing a population density of 111 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 44857 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44857 sits at $64,297 (12% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,672. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 44857 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 44857
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,672
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 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?
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
$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.
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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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