City

Grafton, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Lorain County  ·  Ohio

👥14,422Population
💰$86,582Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$231,200Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.6% Female 40.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 8.8%Other: 5.1%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic5.2%
Black8.8%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma128 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,524 (33.8%)
Some College2,162 (20.8%)
Associates1,605 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,144 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,849 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College20.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,582 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$231,200 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$995/mo
Total Housing Units4,304
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Grafton, OH

Grafton is a city in Ohio, located in Lorain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,422 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Grafton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,582 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Grafton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $995 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grafton is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grafton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44044 14,422 $86,582 $231,200 $995 5.2% 28.8% 88.3%