44857 ZIP Code — Norwalk, OH

Huron County, Ohio

ZIP code 44857 is located in Norwalk, Ohio, within Huron County. It covers approximately 81.56 square miles and serves a population of 23,215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 44857

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $62,528. 36% 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 23 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 obesity (44%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44857 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

23,215

population

81.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44857 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norwalk	Acceptable
Norwalk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44826 Collins (5.1 mi) 44847 Monroeville (6.5 mi) 44846 Milan (6.7 mi) 44855 North Fairfield (8.2 mi) 44814 Berlin Heights (10.2 mi) 44889 Wakeman (10.9 mi) 44889 Wakeman (10.9 mi) 44839 Huron (11.2 mi) 44890 Willard (11.4 mi) 44811 Bellevue (13.2 mi) 44851 New London (13.3 mi) 44888 Willard (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,215
Population density	285 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	81.56 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	41.2205
Longitude	-82.5902
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	47.9%	43.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	35.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

23,215

Population

285

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$62,528

Median household income

$31,999

Per capita income

$165,200

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

7,720

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

648

Under 5

685

706

5–9

745

696

10–14

734

823

15–19

869

629

20–24

664

1,291

25–34

1,364

1,515

35–44

1,599

1,390

45–54

1,467

804

55–59

850

693

60–64

732

1,273

65–74

1,345

563

75–84

594

261

85+

275

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,255	22.6%
18 and over	17,960	77.4%
65 and over	4,311	18.6%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	21,355	88.2%
Two or more races	1,249	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	999	4.1%
Other race	367	1.5%
Black or African American	234	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	43.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	35.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$62,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,200
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	65.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.8%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,106	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	574	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,159	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,831	29.3%
Households with children under 18	2,657	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,175	32.8%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	24.5%
Married	47.8%	45.9%
Separated	0.8%	2.7%
Widowed	3.2%	14.2%
Divorced	13.2%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	453	8.8%
Kindergarten	187	3.6%
Elementary school	2,428	47.1%
High school	1,324	25.7%
College / grad school	759	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Retail trade 11.5%

Construction 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Professional & management 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Public administration 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 16.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,226	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.6%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,882	94.3%
Spanish	190	0.9%
Other Indo-European	190	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,842	98.4%
Born in same state	22,666	97.6%
Born in different state	19,126	82.4%
Foreign born	176	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	373	1.6%
Not a US citizen	136	36.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,015	13%
Italian	2,979	12.8%
Arab	1,692	7.3%
English	535	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	216	0.9%
Polish	103	0.4%
Dutch	53	0.2%
Norwegian	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44857

What city is ZIP code 44857 in?

ZIP code 44857 is primarily assigned to Norwalk, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44857 in?

ZIP code 44857 falls within Huron County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44857 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 44857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 44857?

Health data for ZIP code 44857 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44857?

The median home value in ZIP code 44857 is $165,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 44857?

ZIP code 44857 has an estimated population of 23,215 residents, with a density of 285 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44857 in?

ZIP code 44857 observes the EST timezone.