City

Sheffield Lake, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Lorain County  ·  Ohio

👥12,733Population
💰$73,151Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$177,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1%Other: 3.2%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.9%
Asian1.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,160 (33.5%)
Some College1,358 (14.4%)
Associates1,371 (14.5%)
Bachelors1,096 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree2,441 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,151 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$177,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,059/mo
Total Housing Units6,059
Vacant Units332

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
52%
About Sheffield Lake, OH

Sheffield Lake is a city in Ohio, located in Lorain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,733 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Sheffield Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,151 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sheffield Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,059 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheffield Lake is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sheffield Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44054 12,733 $73,151 $177,600 $1,059 3.4% 37.5% 75.8%