44814 ZIP Code — Berlin Heights, OH

Erie County, Ohio

ZIP code 44814 is located in Berlin Heights, Ohio, within Erie County. It covers approximately 25.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440/419/567.

About ZIP code 44814

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 $234,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,438. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44814 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,242

population

25.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44814 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44814

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44814. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berlin Heights	Acceptable
Berlin Heights	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44839 Huron (5.6 mi) 44089 Vermilion (6.1 mi) 44889 Wakeman (6.4 mi) 44889 Wakeman (6.4 mi) 44826 Collins (7.2 mi) 44846 Milan (8.1 mi) 44857 Norwalk (10.2 mi) 44001 Amherst (10.5 mi) 44001 Amherst (10.5 mi) 44074 Oberlin (12.1 mi) 44074 Oberlin (12.1 mi) 44053 Lorain (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,242
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	25.55 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.3244
Longitude	-82.4520
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	440/419/567

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	43.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,242

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$69,438

Median household income

$32,395

Per capita income

$234,600

Median home value

$868

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

822

Housing units

26.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

170

35–44

225

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

134

65–74

179

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	554	24.7%
18 and over	1,688	75.3%
65 and over	603	26.9%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,159	95.5%
Two or more races	64	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.8%
Black or African American	10	0.4%
Other race	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	43.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	32.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	27.8%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$69,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 25.1%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,600
Median rent / month	$868
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	97.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	40.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	25.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.1%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.9%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	502	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	42	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	138	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	253	27.1%
Households with children under 18	246	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	375	40.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	14.8%
Married	61.3%	54.2%
Separated	3.1%	0.3%
Widowed	4.6%	27.6%
Divorced	7.1%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	13.3%
Kindergarten	34	6.6%
Elementary school	202	39.5%
High school	125	24.4%
College / grad school	83	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.3%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Construction 13.3%

Professional & management 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Retail trade 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 2.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,081	92.8%
Spanish	14	0.7%
Other Indo-European	14	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,233	99.6%
Born in same state	2,175	97.0%
Born in different state	1,659	74.0%
Foreign born	58	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	275	12.3%
French	219	9.8%
Arab	218	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	1.8%
Norwegian	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44814

What city is ZIP code 44814 in?

ZIP code 44814 is primarily assigned to Berlin Heights, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44814 in?

ZIP code 44814 falls within Erie County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44814 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 44814 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 44814 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 44814 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 44814 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 44814 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 44814?

ZIP code 44814 has an estimated population of 2,242 residents, with a density of 88 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44814 in?

ZIP code 44814 observes the EST timezone.