44889 ZIP Code — Wakeman, OH

Huron County, Ohio

ZIP code 44889 is located in Wakeman, Ohio, within Huron County. It covers approximately 76.70 square miles and serves a population of 6,735 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.

About ZIP code 44889

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,375. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44889 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,735

population

76.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44889 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44889

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44889. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wakeman	Acceptable
Wakeman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44826 Collins (5.9 mi) 44826 Collins (5.9 mi) 44814 Berlin Heights (6.4 mi) 44814 Berlin Heights (6.4 mi) 44074 Oberlin (8.8 mi) 44074 Oberlin (8.8 mi) 44074 Oberlin (8.8 mi) 44074 Oberlin (8.8 mi) 44089 Vermilion (9.7 mi) 44089 Vermilion (9.7 mi) 44851 New London (9.8 mi) 44851 New London (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,735
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	76.70 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	41.2478
Longitude	-82.3832
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	440

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.0%	43.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	35.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	19.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,735

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$79,375

Median household income

$35,088

Per capita income

$211,000

Median home value

$948

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

2,454

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

191

Under 5

197

214

5–9

219

300

10–14

307

189

15–19

194

119

20–24

123

329

25–34

338

261

35–44

267

544

45–54

558

267

55–59

275

297

60–64

305

439

65–74

451

121

75–84

124

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,708	25.4%
18 and over	5,027	74.6%
65 and over	1,241	18.4%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,310	91.1%
Two or more races	377	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	190	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.3%
Asian	19	0.3%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.0%	43.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	35.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	19.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 32.0%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	32.0%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$79,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,000
Median rent / month	$948
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.1%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%
Fuel oil	5.9%
Wood	7.8%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,228	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	299	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	660	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	340	13.5%
Households with children under 18	839	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	872	34.5%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	16.6%
Married	51.6%	56.3%
Separated	1.0%	1.2%
Widowed	5.5%	9.8%
Divorced	11.9%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	3.6%
Kindergarten	88	5.5%
Elementary school	813	51.2%
High school	365	23.0%
College / grad school	264	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Construction 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Professional & management 8.8%

Retail trade 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 34.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	410	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	27.3%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,347	94.2%
Spanish	31	0.5%
Other Indo-European	12	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,709	99.6%
Born in same state	6,648	98.7%
Born in different state	5,717	84.9%
Foreign born	61	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.4%
Not a US citizen	15	57.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,241	18.4%
Italian	1,187	17.6%
Arab	368	5.5%
Irish	226	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	128	1.9%
German	16	0.2%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44889

What city is ZIP code 44889 in?

ZIP code 44889 is primarily assigned to Wakeman, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44889 in?

ZIP code 44889 falls within Huron County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44889?

13% 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 44889 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 44889 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 44889?

ZIP code 44889 has an estimated population of 6,735 residents, with a density of 88 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44889?

The median home value in ZIP code 44889 is $211,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44889 in?

ZIP code 44889 observes the EST timezone.