Erie County, OH ZIP Codes
Ohio (OH) · 9 ZIP codes · 8 cities
9
ZIP codes
74,852
population (2021)
-2.9%
pop change since 2010
39043
FIPS code
Erie County ZIP code map
About Erie County
Erie County is located in Ohio and contains 9 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 74,852 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.9% from 77,079 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Erie County is 39043.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 74,852 |
| 2010 population | 77,079 |
| Change | -2.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| FIPS code | 39043 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Erie County
ZIP codes for Erie County, OH (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43438 | Kelleys Island | Erie | View map |
| 44089 | Vermilion | Erie | View map |
| 44814 | Berlin Heights | Erie | View map |
| 44816 | Birmingham | Erie | View map |
| 44824 | Castalia | Erie | View map |
| 44839 | Huron | Erie | View map |
| 44846 | Milan | Erie | View map |
| 44870 | Sandusky | Erie | View map |
| 44871 | Sandusky | Erie | View map |
Demographics & statistics
78,287
Population
45.1
Median age
$64,245
Median household income
$37,932
Per capita income
$190,033
Median home value
$895
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
29,396
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,011
Under 5
2,023
1,984
5–9
1,997
2,277
10–14
2,292
2,516
15–19
2,532
2,045
20–24
2,058
4,288
25–34
4,315
4,174
35–44
4,201
4,732
45–54
4,763
3,033
55–59
3,052
2,953
60–64
2,971
5,050
65–74
5,082
2,832
75–84
2,850
1,124
85+
1,132
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,654 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 62,633 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 18,070 | 24.0% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.6%
Black or African American
8.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,081 | 79.6% |
| Black or African American | 6,753 | 8.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,483 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,441 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 1,074 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 699 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 176 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $64,245 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
24.9%
$200k–$300k
23.2%
$300k–$500k
15.5%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,033 |
| Median rent / month | $895 |
| Owner occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter occupied | 20.7% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
| Single-family detached | 83.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 28.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.1% |
| Electricity | 21.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14,842 | 52.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,655 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,493 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,488 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,385 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12,354 | 38.9% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.1% | 21.5% |
| Married | 55.7% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
34.3%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,249 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 760 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 6,355 | 39.0% |
| High school | 4,326 | 27.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,071 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Manufacturing
18.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Retail trade
10.8%
Professional & management
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Construction
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
4.6%
Other services
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.8% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.3% |
| Retirement income | 31.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,835 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.9% |
| Public insurance | 37.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 74,253 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 758 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 327 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 180 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 197 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 77,075 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 76,647 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 62,540 | 80.2% |
| Foreign born | 428 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,212 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 719 | 65.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11,811 | 15.1% |
| French | 8,967 | 11.5% |
| Arab | 3,732 | 4.8% |
| Irish | 1,208 | 1.5% |
| English | 830 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 329 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 292 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 223 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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