City

Oberlin, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Lorain County  ·  Ohio

👥11,684Population
💰$73,697Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$229,000Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓50.2%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.9%Hispanic: 6%Black: 8.9%Asian: 2.6%Other: 7.3%Race
White74.9%
Hispanic6.0%
Black8.9%
Asian2.6%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
30%
25–44
14%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads50.2% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma154 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,533 (24.8%)
Some College689 (11.2%)
Associates699 (11.3%)
Bachelors607 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree2,491 (40.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 40.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College11.2%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate40.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,697 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$229,000 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$943/mo
Total Housing Units4,038
Vacant Units346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Oberlin, OH

Oberlin is a city in Ohio, located in Lorain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,684 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Oberlin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,697 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oberlin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $943 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oberlin is well-educated. 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.85%).

Oberlin, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Oberlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44074 11,684 $73,697 $229,000 $943 5.0% 50.2% 68.3%