44824 ZIP Code — Castalia, OH

Erie County, Ohio

ZIP code 44824 is located in Castalia, Ohio, within Erie County. It covers approximately 25.11 square miles and serves a population of 4,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 567/419.

About ZIP code 44824

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,708. 32% 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44824 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,008

population

25.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Castalia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44870 Sandusky (4.5 mi) 43464 Vickery (6 mi) 43410 Clyde (8.3 mi) 44811 Bellevue (9.6 mi) 43440 Lakeside Marblehead (9.9 mi) 44846 Milan (11.7 mi) 43452 Port Clinton (11.9 mi) 44847 Monroeville (12.1 mi) 44839 Huron (14.4 mi) 44836 Green Springs (15.1 mi) 43420 Fremont (15.9 mi) 44857 Norwalk (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,008
Population density	160 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	25.11 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	41.3854
Longitude	-82.8131
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	567/419

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	43.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	32.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,008

Population

160

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$78,708

Median household income

$34,048

Per capita income

$169,900

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,480

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

220

5–9

166

181

10–14

137

166

15–19

126

145

20–24

109

208

25–34

158

288

35–44

218

447

45–54

339

109

55–59

112

60–64

152

65–74

115

144

75–84

109

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,014	25.3%
18 and over	2,994	74.7%
65 and over	605	15.1%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Two or more races 12.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Asian 2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,395	80.6%
Two or more races	517	12.3%
Hispanic or Latino	202	4.8%
Asian	83	2%
Black or African American	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	43.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	32.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	9.9%
Median income	$78,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 37.8%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,900
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	19.4%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.8%
Electricity	22.3%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	870	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	150	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	180	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	301	20.1%
Households with children under 18	451	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	415	27.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	22.9%
Married	60.4%	54.7%
Separated	0.3%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	8.5%
Divorced	9.9%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	5.0%
Kindergarten	41	4.2%
Elementary school	344	35.2%
High school	289	29.6%
College / grad school	255	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.2%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 7.8%

Public administration 5.5%

Construction 2.8%

Other services 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	254	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	19.7%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,900	97.3%
Spanish	33	0.8%
Other Indo-European	9	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,869	96.5%
Born in same state	3,866	96.5%
Born in different state	3,499	87.3%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	139	3.5%
Not a US citizen	59	42.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	624	15.6%
Italian	355	8.9%
Arab	229	5.7%
German	82	2%
English	52	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	50	1.2%
Polish	24	0.6%
Dutch	17	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44824

What city is ZIP code 44824 in?

ZIP code 44824 is primarily assigned to Castalia, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44824 in?

ZIP code 44824 falls within Erie County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44824 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 44824 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44824?

The median home value in ZIP code 44824 is $169,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 44824?

ZIP code 44824 has an estimated population of 4,008 residents, with a density of 160 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44824?

The median household income in ZIP code 44824 is $78,708, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44824 in?

ZIP code 44824 observes the EST timezone.