Shelby, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44875
Richland County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,818
- 68/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,276
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shelby pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 68
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44875 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 44875 (Shelby, OH) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.1 in 2023 to 180.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44875 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, home to 13,818 residents across 204.7 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44875 reports a modest median household income of $61,276 (16% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,260. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,500 (18% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $779; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 44875 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 44875
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shelby, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44875.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 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 44875, Shelby, 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
13,818
Population
204.7
Area (sq mi)
68
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44875?
39.9
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$61,276
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$29,260
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44875 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Shelby, 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)
$61,276 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
6,077housing units
6,077
Total Housing Units
5,615
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,500
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$779
Median Rent
1960
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44875 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 116 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 129 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 145 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 167 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 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 225 business establishments in ZIP 44875, employing approximately 4,022 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,808,000.
225
Businesses
4,022
Employees
$181.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 25 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.3% |
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 44875 vs 44865 →
ZIP 44875 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44903
Mansfield (44903)
25,602 residents
- 44906
Mansfield (44906)
16,718 residents
- 44875
Shelby (44875)
13,818 residents
- 44827 7,097
Crestline (44827)
7,097 residents
- 44902 5,432
Mansfield (44902)
5,432 residents
- 44865 3,434
Plymouth (44865)
3,434 residents
- 44878 3,147
Shiloh (44878)
3,147 residents
- 44901 2,501
Mansfield (44901)
2,501 residents
- 44887 1,020
Tiro (44887)
1,020 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44875 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44875 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44887
Tiro (44887)
$85,793 median income
- 44865
Plymouth (44865)
$76,875 median income
- 44878
Shiloh (44878)
$74,821 median income
- 44850
New Haven (44850)
$69,904 median income
- 44903
Mansfield (44903)
$67,215 median income
- 44875
Shelby (44875)
$61,276 median income
- 44827
Crestline (44827)
$56,757 median income
- 44906
Mansfield (44906)
$52,624 median income
- 44902 $31,343
Mansfield (44902)
$31,343 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44875 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44865 | Plymouth, OH | 3,434 | 7.3 mi |
| 44887 | Tiro, OH | 1,020 | 7.3 mi |
| 44827 | Crestline, OH | 7,097 | 7.3 mi |
| 44850 | New Haven, OH | 148 | 10.3 mi |
| 44878 | Shiloh, OH | 3,147 | 8.1 mi |
| 44906 | Mansfield, OH | 16,718 | 9.3 mi |
| 44903 | Mansfield, OH | 25,602 | 10.1 mi |
| 44901 | Mansfield, OH | 2,501 | 10.0 mi |
| 44902 | Mansfield, OH | 5,432 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44875, 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 (13,818 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 44875 in?
ZIP code 44875 (Shelby) is located in Richland County, Ohio. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44875?
ZIP code 44875 in Shelby, OH has a population of 13,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44875?
The median household income in ZIP 44875 is $61,276, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44875?
The median home value in ZIP 44875 is $161,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44875?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44875 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44875?
ZIP code 44875 has 225 business establishments employing approximately 4,022 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44875?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44875 are: Other services (except public administration) (34), Retail trade (30), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44875?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44875 increased by 8.0% 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 44875?
In ZIP code 44875, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 44875?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44875 is 22.3 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 44875?
In ZIP code 44875, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44875?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44875 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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