44839 ZIP Code — Huron, OH

Erie County, Ohio

ZIP code 44839 is located in Huron, Ohio, within Erie County. It covers approximately 36.09 square miles and serves a population of 12,766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 567/419.

About ZIP code 44839

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,808. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 44839 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,766

population

36.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Huron	Acceptable
Huron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44814 Berlin Heights (5.6 mi) 44846 Milan (5.7 mi) 44089 Vermilion (8.5 mi) 44870 Sandusky (10.7 mi) 44826 Collins (10.7 mi) 44857 Norwalk (11.2 mi) 44889 Wakeman (11.9 mi) 44889 Wakeman (11.9 mi) 44847 Monroeville (13.9 mi) 44001 Amherst (14.3 mi) 44001 Amherst (14.3 mi) 44824 Castalia (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,766
Population density	354 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	36.09 sq mi
Water area	6.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.3770
Longitude	-82.5351
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	33.6%	43.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	32.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	10.1%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

12,766

Population

354

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$71,808

Median household income

$43,060

Per capita income

$222,400

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

5,795

Housing units

37.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

182

250

5–9

237

406

10–14

383

374

15–19

353

377

20–24

356

397

25–34

374

493

35–44

466

666

45–54

628

498

55–59

470

681

60–64

644

1,169

65–74

1,104

811

75–84

766

252

85+

237

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,129	16.7%
18 and over	10,637	83.3%
65 and over	4,339	34.0%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,500	84.9%
Two or more races	915	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	784	5.8%
Other race	145	1.1%
Asian	107	0.8%
Black or African American	89	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	43.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	32.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	19.6%	20.0%
Over $200k	10.1%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$71,808

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 24.5%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,400
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.4%
Electricity	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,967	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	277	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,318	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,219	21.1%
Households with children under 18	1,073	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,023	52.3%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	18.0%
Married	55.5%	58.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	3.8%	13.1%
Divorced	15.3%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	37.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	166	6.8%
Kindergarten	154	6.3%
Elementary school	912	37.5%
High school	700	28.8%
College / grad school	501	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Retail trade 10.4%

Other services 7.0%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 6.0%

Construction 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Information 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.3%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.2%
Retirement income	44.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	929	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.0%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,392	97.1%
Spanish	245	2.0%
Other Indo-European	159	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	75	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,408	97.2%
Born in same state	12,408	97.2%
Born in different state	9,570	75.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	358	2.8%
Not a US citizen	229	64.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,534	19.8%
French	1,786	14%
Arab	420	3.3%
English	315	2.5%
German	182	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	136	1.1%
Polish	104	0.8%
Dutch	96	0.8%
Norwegian	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44839

What city is ZIP code 44839 in?

ZIP code 44839 is primarily assigned to Huron, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44839 in?

ZIP code 44839 falls within Erie County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44839 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 44839 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 44839 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 44839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 44839 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 44839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 44839?

ZIP code 44839 has an estimated population of 12,766 residents, with a density of 354 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44839 in?

ZIP code 44839 observes the EST timezone.