44857 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 44857, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

44857 is a zip code in Erie County and Huron County, Ohio, which covers Berlin, Milan, Bronson, Hartland, Norwalk, Norwalk, Peru, Ridgefield, and Townsend, with a total population of 23,446 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 44857 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 44857.

The estimated population of people living in 44857 is 23,446, with a median age of 40.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 44857 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,446
 -0.85% +0.22%
2020
23,646
+1.47%
-
2019
23,303
 -0.39% -
2018
23,394
 0% -
2017
23,394
 - -

Population of 44857 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 44857 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.7%
88.2%
 +0.57%
Black/African American
1.1%
2.1%
 -47.62%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.2%
7.6%
 -5.26%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.1%
 +4.76%
Other
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 44857 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 44857 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 44857 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 44857 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.7 -0.25% 39.3 0% 42.6 -2.07%
2020 40.8 +1.75% 39.3 +2.61% 43.5 +3.82%
2019 40.1 -1.23% 38.3 -2.79% 41.9 0%
2018 40.6 +3.57% 39.4 +6.49% 41.9 +3.46%
2017 39.2 - 37 - 40.5 -

The median age of the 44857 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 44857 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,562 -6.53% 1,701 -23.05% 1,451 1,341
10 to 19 1,659 -7.62% 1,425 +16.74% 1,508 1,668
20 to 29 1,314 -4.56% 1,450 -24.28% 1,243 1,128
30 to 39 1,402 +14.96% 1,501 +7.44% 1,619 1,595
40 to 49 1,285 +10.15% 1,249 +9.39% 1,409 1,355
50 to 59 1,398 +2.26% 1,670 +6.39% 1,417 1,776
60 to 69 1,524 +5.43% 1,686 -11.08% 1,607 1,506
70+ 955 +4.66% 1,613 +12.75% 998 1,825

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 44857 zip code is $58,199.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 44857.

  • Under 25
    $39,545.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,917.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,806.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,721.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 44857 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 44857, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 44857 is currently $70,007.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.39% of households in 44857 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 44857 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 44857 is $29,720.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 44857 by the total population of 44857.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 44857 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 44857 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 44857 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 44857 zip over the age of 16 is 18,823.

Of those people, a total of 61.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 44857 is 59.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 44857 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,345 39.80% 4.70%
20 to 24 years 1,122 85.40% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 1,249 86.40% 1.70%
30 to 34 years 1,623 89.50% 0.80%
35 to 44 years 2,890 89.00% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 3,130 81.30% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,528 66.10% 1.70%
60 to 64 years 1,648 50.20% 7.50%
65 to 74 years 2,620 17.00% 1.80%
75 years and over 1,668 5.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 44857. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,610 61.50% 3.30%
Black or African American 316 54.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 197 30.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 690 63.90% 4.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,102 69.90% 1.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,013 61.00% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 44857 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 44857 is 11,109, with median earnings of $36,720.00.

Women in 44857 are earning approximately 79.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,109 $36,720.00
Male 5,784 $40,326.00
Female 5,325 $31,873.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 44857 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 988 $51,341.00
Business and Financial 457 $27,303.00
Computer and Mathematical 77 $63,365.00
Architecture and Engineering 147 $53,304.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 81 $0.00
Community and Social Service 159 $51,172.00
Legal 30 $38,056.00
Educational and Library 588 $37,778.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 137 $10,230.00
Healthcare Practitioners 517 $53,669.00
Healthcare Support 265 $26,764.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 136 $34,844.00
Law Enforcement 61 $48,194.00
Food Preparation and Serving 418 $16,594.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 328 $20,595.00
Personal Care and Service 241 $21,138.00
Sales 1,067 $23,099.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,067 $40,873.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $12,005.00
Construction and Extraction 902 $48,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 375 $36,936.00
Production 1,440 $37,055.00
Transportation and Material Moving 672 $50,311.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 44857 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 44857.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 509 $76,250.00 479 $39,222.00
Business and Financial 248 $35,170.00 209 $26,094.00
Computer and Mathematical 58 $46,458.00 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 99 $55,729.00 48 $39,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $0.00 59 $0.00
Community and Social Service 72 $73,906.00 87 $44,519.00
Legal 8 $0.00 22 $33,333.00
Educational and Library 78 $88,750.00 510 $31,172.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 120 $10,663.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $219,554.00 476 $49,211.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 265 $26,764.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 80 $41,364.00 56 $32,969.00
Law Enforcement 61 $48,194.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 172 $18,333.00 246 $7,414.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 129 $14,353.00 199 $21,488.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 233 $21,317.00
Sales 401 $19,896.00 666 $25,081.00
Office and Administrative Support 253 $41,898.00 814 $40,272.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $11,698.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 863 $51,979.00 39 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 358 $37,353.00 17 $0.00
Production 924 $38,864.00 516 $31,793.00
Transportation and Material Moving 577 $50,628.00 95 $13,672.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,916 households in 44857, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,825 families living in the 44857 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 44857:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,474 436 915 4,091
Average Household Size 3.1 3.87 3.15 1.14
Total Families 4,474 436 915 0
Average Household Size 3.09 3.25 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 5,825 families living in 44857, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 44857:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,711 housing units in 44857.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,916 92.58%
Vacant 795 7.42%

27.07% of the total 10,711 housing units in 44857 are rental units. This is approximately 2,899 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,853 are occupied by the owner - or 63.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 44857 is $733.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 44857 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    164
  • Less than $500
    565
  • $500 to $999
    1,842
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    492
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 44857 is $147,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 44857 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    416
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,180
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,967
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,516
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,246
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    471
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    39
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 44857. The chart below shows the number of properties in 44857 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,880
  • 1940 to 1949
    618
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,291
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,080
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,560
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,045
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,603
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,372
  • 2010 to 2013
    262
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 44857 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    655
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,539
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,416
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,306

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 44857 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 44857 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 44857.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    601
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,842
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,140
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    975
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,090
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    969
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,148
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    245
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    295
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    515
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    482
  • 90 or more minutes
    190

Summary

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