City

Amherst, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Lorain County  ·  Ohio

👥21,123Population
💰$91,050Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$221,300Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic6.2%
Black1.2%
Asian1.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma49 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,471 (29.8%)
Some College1,993 (13.3%)
Associates2,058 (13.7%)
Bachelors1,945 (13%)
Graduate Degree4,470 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College13.3%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,050 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$221,300 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$947/mo
Total Housing Units8,547
Vacant Units341

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Amherst, OH

Amherst is a city in Ohio, located in Lorain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,123 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Amherst is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,050 is above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Amherst is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $947 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Amherst is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.08%).

Amherst, OH offers residents above-average earning potential within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Amherst
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44001 21,123 $91,050 $221,300 $947 4.8% 42.8% 87.6%