44855 ZIP Code — North Fairfield, OH

Huron County, Ohio

ZIP code 44855 is located in North Fairfield, Ohio, within Huron County. It covers approximately 27.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,352 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419.

About ZIP code 44855

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 $155,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,667. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 44855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,352

population

27.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Fairfield	Acceptable
North Fairfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44890 Willard (7.6 mi) 44857 Norwalk (8.2 mi) 44837 Greenwich (8.9 mi) 44888 Willard (9 mi) 44826 Collins (9.2 mi) 44851 New London (9.4 mi) 44865 Plymouth (9.6 mi) 44847 Monroeville (11.4 mi) 44878 Shiloh (11.8 mi) 44859 Nova (13.3 mi) 44889 Wakeman (13.8 mi) 44889 Wakeman (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,352
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	27.80 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.1037
Longitude	-82.5669
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	43.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	35.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	19.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,352

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$67,667

Median household income

$24,822

Per capita income

$155,200

Median home value

$945

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

443

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	371	27.4%
18 and over	981	72.6%
65 and over	188	13.9%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,344	99.4%
Black or African American	5	0.4%
Two or more races	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	43.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	35.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	19.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 0.9%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	0.9%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$67,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 26.8%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,200
Median rent / month	$945
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	13.3%
1939 or earlier	33.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	11.3%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.5%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	32.2%
Fuel oil	8.0%
Wood	18.7%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	59	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	82	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	29	6.6%
Households with children under 18	184	42.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	26.0%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	23.2%
Married	53.8%	59.8%
Separated	0.4%	0.6%
Widowed	2.3%	5.5%
Divorced	21.2%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.0%
Kindergarten	51	14.8%
Elementary school	154	44.6%
High school	73	21.2%
College / grad school	43	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Construction 12.0%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Professional & management 4.5%

Retail trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	6.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 59.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,250	92.5%
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)	1,352	100.0%
Born in same state	1,347	99.6%
Born in different state	1,195	88.4%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	189	14%
Italian	116	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	6.2%
English	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44855

What city is ZIP code 44855 in?

ZIP code 44855 is primarily assigned to North Fairfield, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44855 in?

ZIP code 44855 falls within Huron County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44855 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 44855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44855 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 44855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44855?

The median home value in ZIP code 44855 is $155,200.

Does ZIP code 44855 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 44855 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 44855 in?

ZIP code 44855 observes the EST timezone.