| ZIP Code | 44049 |
|---|---|
| City | Kipton |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Lorain County |
| Area Code | 436/440 |
| Elevation | 854 ft |
| Latitude | 41.266529 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.305788 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39093 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.8% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 61 (43.9%) |
| Some College | 16 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 12 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 23 (16.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24 (17.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,750 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,700 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $863/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 97 |
| Vacant Units | 12 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 97 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 12 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 44049 is located in Kipton, Ohio, within Lorain County. With a population of 230, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 44049 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 44049 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $135,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $863 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 44049 is primarily White (89.13%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 44049 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 44049 in Kipton, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 230 residents, a median household income of $58,750, and a median home value of $135,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.