44820 ZIP Code — Bucyrus, OH

Crawford County, Ohio

ZIP code 44820 is located in Bucyrus, Ohio, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 160.59 square miles and serves a population of 17,088 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 44820

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $52,657. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44820 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,088

population

160.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44820 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44820

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bucyrus	Acceptable
Bucyrus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44849 Nevada (7.8 mi) 44833 Galion (9.8 mi) 44854 New Washington (11.1 mi) 44827 Crestline (11.5 mi) 44887 Tiro (11.5 mi) 43314 Caledonia (12.6 mi) 44882 Sycamore (13 mi) 44818 Bloomville (13 mi) 43320 Edison (15.6 mi) 43323 Harpster (16.2 mi) 44807 Attica (17.7 mi) 44875 Shelby (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,088
Population density	106 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	160.59 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	40.8133
Longitude	-82.9738
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419/567

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	52.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	31.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	13.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

17,088

Population

106

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$52,657

Median household income

$30,829

Per capita income

$128,600

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

5,795

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

579

Under 5

562

498

5–9

484

559

10–14

543

517

15–19

502

482

20–24

467

1,065

25–34

1,032

912

35–44

885

952

45–54

924

625

55–59

607

604

60–64

585

979

65–74

949

584

75–84

567

317

85+

308

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,877	22.7%
18 and over	13,211	77.3%
65 and over	3,704	21.7%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	16,350	95%
Two or more races	437	2.5%
Asian	209	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	116	0.7%
Black or African American	84	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	52.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	31.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	13.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$52,657

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,600
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	28.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.2%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	3.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,288	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	597	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,437	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,088	28.2%
Households with children under 18	2,198	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,592	35.0%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	24.0%
Married	52.3%	47.6%
Separated	1.2%	1.7%
Widowed	3.8%	11.7%
Divorced	16.5%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	246	7.2%
Kindergarten	289	8.4%
Elementary school	1,517	44.1%
High school	839	24.4%
College / grad school	549	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.8%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Retail trade 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Construction 6.9%

Professional & management 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 33.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,117	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,947	93.3%
Spanish	182	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	173	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,791	98.3%
Born in same state	16,774	98.2%
Born in different state	14,577	85.3%
Foreign born	17	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	297	1.7%
Not a US citizen	26	8.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,179	12.8%
Arab	1,538	9%
French	1,363	8%
English	287	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	83	0.5%
Polish	47	0.3%
Dutch	39	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	92.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44820

What city is ZIP code 44820 in?

ZIP code 44820 is primarily assigned to Bucyrus, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44820 in?

ZIP code 44820 falls within Crawford County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44820?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 44820 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 44820 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44820?

The median home value in ZIP code 44820 is $128,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 44820?

ZIP code 44820 has an estimated population of 17,088 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44820 in?

ZIP code 44820 observes the EST timezone.