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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44857

Huron County

Typical home value

$212,618[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.9%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-25.2%
vs metro
vs state
-2.8%
ZIP 44857 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44857 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 44857 is worth $212,618. Over the past year, values have risen 7.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,459 a month — a 8.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,459[2]
Gross yield
8.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,259[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Huron County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
23,288[3]
Median household income
$64,297[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Huron County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-75[5]
Moved in
1,351
Moved out
1,426

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
1
  • Norwalk High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Norwalk City

    732 students

  • Maplehurst Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Norwalk City

    448 students

  • Pleasant Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 2–3 · Norwalk City

    390 students

  • Norwalk Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Norwalk City

    373 students

  • Main Street School

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Norwalk City

    353 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.9%
Annual rent$17,508

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,075
Loan principal$170,094
Down payment$42,524
Total interest paid$216,946

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.99
Monthly cost to own$1,440
Monthly rent$1,459

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44857?
The typical home in 44857 is worth $212,618, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44857?
Home values in 44857 are up 7.9% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 44857?
A typical home in 44857 rents for about $1,459 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 44857?
The effective property tax rate in 44857 is 1.1% — roughly $2,259 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44857?
ZIP code 44857 has a population of 23,288 and a median household income of $64,297.

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