PlainZIP

Wakeman, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44889

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

6,703
33/sq mi
$86,500
Median income
$242,200
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wakeman pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44889 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44889 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio, home to 6,703 residents across 204.4 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44889 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,500 (18% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $46,548. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. Median home value sits at $242,200 (23% above the state average), median rent at $1,078 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Huron County, letting you compare 44889 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44889

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wakeman, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44889.

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 44889, Wakeman, 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

6,703

Population

204.4

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44889?

46.2

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$86,500

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$46,548

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44889 ranks nationally

Wakeman, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,500 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,984

Total Housing Units

2,752

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$242,200

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,078

Median Rent

1977

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

-2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44889 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 125
2021 +7.2% 134
2022 +11.2% 149
2023 +20.4% 180
2024 -2.8% 174

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 75 business establishments in ZIP 44889, employing approximately 364 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,202,000.

75

Businesses

364

Employees

$16.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 17.3%
Manufacturing 11 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 10 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 10.7%
Retail trade 7 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.0%

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 44889 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 44889 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44889 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 44889 ranks #2 of 8 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
44049 Kipton, OH 238 4.3 mi
44826 Collins, OH 1,687 5.0 mi
44816 Birmingham, OH 42 6.1 mi
44089 Vermilion, OH 15,899 10.0 mi
44851 New London, OH 5,308 9.9 mi
44814 Berlin Heights, OH 2,929 7.0 mi
44074 Oberlin, OH 11,679 8.3 mi
44001 Amherst, OH 20,769 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Huron County

44857 standard
Norwalk, OH
Pop: 23,805
44890 standard
Willard, OH
Pop: 11,162
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 Wakeman, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44889 in? ▼
ZIP code 44889 (Wakeman) 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 44889? ▼
ZIP code 44889 in Wakeman, OH has a population of 6,703 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44889? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44889 is $86,500, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44889? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44889 is $242,200, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44889? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44889 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44889? ▼
ZIP code 44889 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44889? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44889 are: Construction (13), Manufacturing (11), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44889? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44889 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 44889? ▼
In ZIP code 44889, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 44889? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44889 is 33.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44889? ▼
In ZIP code 44889, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44889? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44889 is 9.8% 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.