City

Willoughby, OH

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lake County  ·  Ohio

👥36,689Population
💰$76,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$247,600Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓48.9%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 6.9%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Black6.9%
Asian1.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads48.9% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma64 (0.2%)
HS Graduate7,512 (28.2%)
Some College2,846 (10.7%)
Associates3,172 (11.9%)
Bachelors2,504 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree10,494 (39.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College10.7%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$247,600 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,155/mo
Total Housing Units18,323
Vacant Units937

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Willoughby, OH

Willoughby is a city in Ohio, located in Lake County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 36,689 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Willoughby is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,125 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Willoughby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,155 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willoughby is well-educated. 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.2%).

Willoughby, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Willoughby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44094 36,689 $76,125 $247,600 $1,155 4.6% 48.9% 65.7%

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