| ZIP Code | 44012 |
|---|---|
| City | Avon Lake |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Lorain County |
| Area Code | 436/440 |
| Elevation | 616 ft |
| Latitude | 41.49727 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.017462 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 3.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.5% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 67 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,937 (16.7%) |
| Some College | 1,258 (7.2%) |
| Associates | 2,331 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,512 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,461 (53.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,174 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $337,200 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,500/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,884 |
| Vacant Units | 413 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,884 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 413 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 44012 is located in Avon Lake, Ohio, within Lorain County. With a population of 25,456, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.7 years. Economically, 44012 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,174 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 44012 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $337,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,500 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 44012 is primarily White (90.76%). Residents are highly educated — 62.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.8%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 44012 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 44012 in Avon Lake, OH is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,456 residents, a median household income of $110,174, and a median home value of $337,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.