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 Moderate-density area
- $86,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $242,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44889 (Wakeman, OH) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.5 in 2023 to 174.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,548. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $242,200 (23% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,078.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Huron County, so 44889 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 44889
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wakeman, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44889.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44889?
46.2
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.3%
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?
$86,500
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$46,548
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44889 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Wakeman, 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)
$86,500 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,984housing units
2,984
Total Housing Units
2,752
Occupied Units
232
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,200
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44889 vs 44049 →
ZIP 44889 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44001
Amherst (44001)
20,769 residents
- 44089
Vermilion (44089)
15,899 residents
- 44074
Oberlin (44074)
11,679 residents
- 44889 6,703
Wakeman (44889)
6,703 residents
- 44851 5,308
New London (44851)
5,308 residents
- 44814 2,929
Berlin Heights (44814)
2,929 residents
- 44826 1,687
Collins (44826)
1,687 residents
- 44049 238
Kipton (44049)
238 residents
- 44816 42
Birmingham (44816)
42 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44889 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44889 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44001
Amherst (44001)
$90,139 median income
- 44889
Wakeman (44889)
$86,500 median income
- 44074
Oberlin (44074)
$80,801 median income
- 44089
Vermilion (44089)
$70,495 median income
- 44826
Collins (44826)
$70,076 median income
- 44049
Kipton (44049)
$68,929 median income
- 44814
Berlin Heights (44814)
$68,702 median income
- 44851
New London (44851)
$66,408 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44889, 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 (6,703 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 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.
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