ZIP Code 44870: Population, Income, Housing

State: OH

Total population: 39,883 Household income: $62,082 Rent: $922

Overview

Total population

39,883

Rent

$922

Year built

1962

Household income

$62,082

Per capita income

$34,855

Poverty rate

18.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

40.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Ohio

County

Erie County

Total population

39,883

Adults over 25

27,750

Total households

17,171

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$62,082

Per capita income

$34,855

Poverty rate

18.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

40.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$922

Year built

1962

Households that rent

39.1%

Households that own

60.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

71.5%

Black

15.2%

Asian

1.3%

Two or more races

8.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

17,966 (95.5%)

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

838 (4.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

26.4%

High school graduate or GED

37.2%

Some college or associate degree

11.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

24.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 44870 with: Erie County, OH Ohio United States

ZIP 44870

Total population39,883

Rent$922

Year built1962

Household income$62,082

Per capita income$34,855

Poverty rate18.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Erie County, OH

Total population74,581

Rent$933

Year built1968

Household income$71,993

Per capita income$40,578

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate5.3%

Ohio State

Total population11,810,293

Rent$1,034

Year built1970

Household income$71,389

Per capita income$40,552

Poverty rate13.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP44870	CountyErie, OH	StateOhio	CountryUnited States
Total population	39,883	74,581	11,810,293	334,922,499
Rent	$922	$933	$1,034	$1,413
Year built	1962	1968	1970	1980
Household income	$62,082	$71,993	$71,389	$80,734
Per capita income	$34,855	$40,578	$40,552	$44,673
Poverty rate	18.2%	13%	13.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.3%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 44870

Rent & Income

In 44870, the typical monthly rent is $922 and the typical household income is $62,082. Rent here is lower than Ohio, and household income is lower than Ohio. The estimated poverty rate is 18.2%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 39.1% of households. About 40.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 44870 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 44870 — Poverty

How ZIP 44870 compares in Ohio (100 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$922	14 / 100	from lower rent	$807 – $1,811
Household income	$62,082	75 / 100	from higher income	$40,906 – $154,683
Poverty rate	18.2%	82 / 100	from lower poverty	2.4% – 43.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Ohio with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 44870

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 44870 ranks 14th out of 100 ZIP Codes in Ohio. Statewide, values range from $807 in ZIP 44512 up to $1,811 in ZIP 45040.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 75th out of 100 ZIP Codes. Across Ohio, figures vary from $40,906 in ZIP 44105 up to $154,683 in ZIP 43035.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 44870 places 82nd out of 100 ZIP Codes. Throughout Ohio, numbers span from 2.4% in ZIP 43065 up to 43.8% in ZIP 43201.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 44870 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $922 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 44870

Annual Household Income: $62,082

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 44870

Estimated Rate: 18.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 44870

In ZIP Code 44870, households that rent: 6,713 (39.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,713	39.1%
Owner-Occupied	10,458	60.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 44870

In ZIP Code 44870, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,698 (40.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,698	40.2%
Other renter households	4,015	59.8%
Total renter households	6,713	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 44870

Less than High School: 7,313 people (26.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,330 people (37.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,195 people (11.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,912 people (24.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 27,750

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.