44853 ZIP Code — New Riegel, OH

Seneca County, Ohio

ZIP code 44853 is located in New Riegel, Ohio, within Seneca County. It covers approximately 27.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 44853

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 $175,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,727. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 44853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,460

population

27.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Riegel	Acceptable
New Riegel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44844 Mc Cutchenville (4.3 mi) 44802 Alvada (7.3 mi) 44883 Tiffin (8 mi) 43316 Carey (8.2 mi) 44830 Fostoria (10 mi) 44882 Sycamore (10.1 mi) 45890 Vanlue (12.5 mi) 44804 Arcadia (13.8 mi) 44841 Kansas (14.4 mi) 43359 Wharton (15.1 mi) 43351 Upper Sandusky (15.8 mi) 44818 Bloomville (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,460
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	27.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0493
Longitude	-83.2855
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	34.1%	49.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	33.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	15.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,460

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$82,727

Median household income

$31,797

Per capita income

$175,000

Median home value

$563

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

456

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

132

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	381	26.1%
18 and over	1,079	73.9%
65 and over	240	16.4%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,394	93.3%
Two or more races	51	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	34	2.3%
Other race	8	0.5%
Asian	6	0.4%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	49.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	33.4%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	15.8%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$82,727

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,000
Median rent / month	$563
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	95.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	34.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	7.8%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	11.8%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	30.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.1%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	9.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	379	71.0%
Cohabiting couple	40	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	63	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	52	9.7%
Households with children under 18	181	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	30.7%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	13.7%
Married	62.3%	73.0%
Separated	2.1%	1.8%
Widowed	1.5%	5.9%
Divorced	9.9%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 54.1%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	4.5%
Kindergarten	2	0.6%
Elementary school	217	65.6%
High school	78	23.6%
College / grad school	19	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.9%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Construction 7.5%

Other services 7.1%

Retail trade 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.1%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.3%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,380	94.5%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,459	99.9%
Born in same state	1,459	99.9%
Born in different state	1,353	92.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	95	6.5%
Arab	82	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	4.1%
German	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44853

What city is ZIP code 44853 in?

ZIP code 44853 is primarily assigned to New Riegel, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44853 in?

ZIP code 44853 falls within Seneca County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44853?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 44853 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 44853 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44853?

The median home value in ZIP code 44853 is $175,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 44853?

ZIP code 44853 has an estimated population of 1,460 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44853 in?

ZIP code 44853 observes the EST timezone.