ZIP Code 44851, Ohio
ZIP Code 44851 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 44851 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Ashland County / Huron County / Lorain County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,038. The land area covers 76.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,038 | ±448 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,974 | ±188 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,143 | ±212 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,974 | ±188 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 169 | ±97 |
| Median Home Value | $161,600 | ±$12,764 |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | ±$50 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,408 | ±$14,984 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,086 | ±$3,095 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 499 | ±152 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±4.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,347 | ±315 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF ASHLAND
GUS Population: 52,420 (2024)
ID: 132366
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
110 COTTAGE ST, ASHLAND OH 44805-2114
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Milan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Berlin Heights, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lagrange, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lagrange, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 14.0 mi away | 15181 St Rte 58 S, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
440774105122322
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NEW LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 67 S. MAIN ST., NEW LONDON, OH, 44851 |
(419) 929-3981
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Elite School of Cosmetology
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College | 14.2 mi away | 175 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH, 44857-2714 |
4196682333
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GREENWICH BRANCH
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 4 NEW ST, GREENWICH, OH, 44837 |
(419) 752-7331
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Oberlin College
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College | 15.6 mi away | 70 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
4407758411
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WAKEMAN COMMUNITY BRANCH
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 33 PLEASANT ST, WAKEMAN, OH, 44889 |
(440) 839-2976
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Ashland University
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College | 17.5 mi away | 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH, 44805 |
8008821548
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HERRICK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 101 WILLARD MEMORIAL SQUARE, WELLINGTON, OH, 44090 |
(440) 647-2120
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EHOVE Career Center
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College Vocational | 19.8 mi away | 316 W Mason Rd, Milan, OH, 44846 |
4194994663280
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NORTH FAIRFIELD BRANCH
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 5 E MAIN ST, NORTH FAIRFIELD, OH, 44855 |
(419) 744-2285
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OBERLIN, OH US, located 14.9 miles from ZCTA5 44851. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8° | 18.0° | 25.9° | 2.88" | 14.4" |
| February | 36.9° | 19.5° | 28.2° | 2.41" | 12.4" |
| March | 45.9° | 28.1° | 37.0° | 2.92" | 8.4" |
| April | 59.3° | 37.9° | 48.6° | 3.68" | 1.9" |
| May | 70.9° | 48.7° | 59.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 58.1° | 68.8° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 62.2° | 72.7° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.3° | 59.9° | 70.6° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 52.4° | 63.9° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 41.9° | 52.5° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.6° | 32.6° | 41.1° | 2.96" | 1.4" |
| December | 38.7° | 24.4° | 31.5° | 2.69" | 8.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Rochester village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Greenwich village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Wellington village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
| Savannah village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Wakeman village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 44851. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.