Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,094 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 60,111 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 29,200 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 26,984 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 22,606 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 57,500 (29%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,675 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $214,430 ▼ 23% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,026/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 131,174 |
| Vacant Units | 9,357 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lorain County is located in Ohio and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 305,041 residents. With a median age of 41.82, it is a middle-aged county.
Lorain County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,675 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Lorain County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $214,430 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,026. Homeownership rates are high at 74.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lorain County are primarily White (75.58%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lorain County, OH is a middle-income area in Ohio. The 16 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44001 | Amherst | 21,123 | $91,050 | $221,300 | $947 | 4.8% | 42.8% |
| 44011 | Avon | 25,082 | $126,618 | $377,100 | $1,446 | 2.5% | 66.5% |
| 44012 | Avon Lake | 25,456 | $110,174 | $337,200 | $1,500 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| 44028 | Columbia Station | 9,313 | $86,991 | $313,400 | $1,438 | 3.8% | 40.5% |
| 44035 | Elyria | 62,024 | $54,362 | $147,600 | $871 | 5.4% | 31.4% |
| 44044 | Grafton | 14,422 | $86,582 | $231,200 | $995 | 5.2% | 28.8% |
| 44049 | Kipton | 230 | $58,750 | $135,700 | $863 | 1.0% | 33.8% |
| 44050 | Lagrange | 7,204 | $100,625 | $258,400 | $1,011 | 3.5% | 38.8% |
| 44052 | Lorain | 28,067 | $42,298 | $104,000 | $840 | 11.4% | 24.9% |
| 44053 | Lorain | 21,257 | $65,332 | $189,500 | $827 | 2.0% | 39.2% |
| 44055 | Lorain | 19,870 | $36,603 | $95,700 | $848 | 5.5% | 18.0% |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville | 36,235 | $94,128 | $254,800 | $1,067 | 2.9% | 46.2% |
| 44074 | Oberlin | 11,684 | $73,697 | $229,000 | $943 | 5.0% | 50.2% |
| 44054 | Sheffield Lake | 12,733 | $73,151 | $177,600 | $1,059 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| 44090 | Wellington | 10,341 | $78,318 | $229,600 | $794 | 3.1% | 37.5% |