County

Lake County, OH

11 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Ohio

👥231,877Population
💰$78,331Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$209,756Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 4.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic5.2%
Black4.6%
Asian1.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma1,114 (0.7%)
HS Graduate50,598 (31.6%)
Some College19,935 (12.5%)
Associates21,989 (13.7%)
Bachelors16,554 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree49,926 (31.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 31.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College12.5%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate31.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,331 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$209,756 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,061/mo
Total Housing Units105,749
Vacant Units5,565

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Lake County, OH

Lake County is located in Ohio and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 231,877 residents. With a median age of 44.13, it is a middle-aged county.

Lake County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,330 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Lake County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $209,756 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,060. Homeownership rates are high at 75.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lake County are primarily White (84.95%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lake County, OH is a middle-income area in Ohio. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lake County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
44095 Eastlake 32,508 $69,778 $162,600 $985 4.9% 34.6%
44045 Grand River 564 $76,905 $149,400 $917 3.4% 22.4%
44057 Madison 19,491 $70,212 $170,200 $1,044 4.2% 29.0%
44060 Mentor 60,257 $85,881 $227,200 $1,156 3.0% 45.9%
44077 Painesville 57,947 $80,692 $217,400 $972 5.0% 41.1%
44081 Perry 6,945 $93,929 $238,700 $894 3.3% 38.4%
44092 Wickliffe 17,476 $67,907 $167,100 $1,059 5.3% 39.1%
44094 Willoughby 36,689 $76,125 $247,600 $1,155 4.6% 48.9%