44826 ZIP Code — Collins, OH

Huron County, Ohio

ZIP code 44826 is located in Collins, Ohio, within Huron County. It covers approximately 28.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,250 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 44826

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,822. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,250

population

28.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Collins	Acceptable
Collins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44857 Norwalk (5.1 mi) 44889 Wakeman (5.9 mi) 44889 Wakeman (5.9 mi) 44814 Berlin Heights (7.2 mi) 44846 Milan (8.7 mi) 44855 North Fairfield (9.2 mi) 44851 New London (9.9 mi) 44839 Huron (10.7 mi) 44847 Monroeville (11.5 mi) 44089 Vermilion (12.9 mi) 44074 Oberlin (14.7 mi) 44074 Oberlin (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,250
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	28.21 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.2248
Longitude	-82.4925
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	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	32.1%	43.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	52.1%	35.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	19.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,250

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$67,822

Median household income

$33,673

Per capita income

$146,600

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

472

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	255	20.4%
18 and over	995	79.6%
65 and over	347	27.8%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,237	97.9%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1%
Other race	13	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	43.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	52.1%	35.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	19.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 24.2%

$50k–$75k 32.1%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	24.2%
$50k–$75k	32.1%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$67,822

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 38.1%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,600
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	32.5%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	25.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	68.6%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	40.9%
Fuel oil	12.5%
Wood	9.9%
Solar	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	60	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	97	17.8%
Households with children under 18	151	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	242	44.4%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.8%	16.6%
Married	76.1%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	1.3%	14.4%
Divorced	14.8%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	18.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	110	52.9%
High school	25	12.0%
College / grad school	34	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Construction 17.4%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Retail trade 6.1%

Other services 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Public administration 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.2%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	29.8%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.6%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,148	91.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,239	99.1%
Born in same state	1,239	99.1%
Born in different state	1,053	84.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.9%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	237	19%
Arab	133	10.6%
Italian	73	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	45	3.6%
English	21	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44826

What city is ZIP code 44826 in?

ZIP code 44826 is primarily assigned to Collins, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44826 in?

ZIP code 44826 falls within Huron County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44826 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 44826 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 44826 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 44826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44826 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 44826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44826?

The median home value in ZIP code 44826 is $146,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 44826 in?

ZIP code 44826 observes the EST timezone.