PlainZIP

Amherst, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44001

Lorain County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,769
234/sq mi
$90,139
Median income
$234,500
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amherst pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
234
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio, with 20,769 residents across 88.9 square miles, a density of 234 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,139 (23% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $43,694. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $234,500 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,062 a month; 87.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44001, plus 6 more within Lorain County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 44001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amherst, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44001, Amherst, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,769

Population

88.9

Area (sq mi)

234

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44001?

45.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$90,139

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$43,694

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44001 ranks nationally

Amherst, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,139 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,507

Total Housing Units

8,194

Occupied Units

313

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$234,500

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,062

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

167

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+67%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44001 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 117
2021 +9.9% 128
2022 +17.8% 151
2023 +5.8% 160
2024 +4.5% 167

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 451 business establishments in ZIP 44001, employing approximately 6,858 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,445,000.

451

Businesses

6,858

Employees

$254.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 81 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 70 15.5%
Construction 57 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 51 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 44 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 9.1%
Finance and insurance 26 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.1%
Information 11 2.4%
Manufacturing 10 2.2%
Wholesale trade 10 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44001 vs 44053 →

ZIP 44001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44001 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44001 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
44053 Lorain, OH 18,256 4.6 mi
44074 Oberlin, OH 11,679 5.6 mi
44816 Birmingham, OH 42 5.3 mi
44089 Vermilion, OH 15,899 5.7 mi
44035 Elyria, OH 64,263 6.9 mi
44049 Kipton, OH 238 7.2 mi
44052 Lorain, OH 29,850 8.1 mi
44055 Lorain, OH 19,846 8.2 mi
44889 Wakeman, OH 6,703 10.4 mi
44050 Lagrange, OH 6,118 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lorain County

44035 standard
Elyria, OH
Pop: 64,263
44052 standard
Lorain, OH
Pop: 29,850
44039 standard
North Ridgeville, OH
Pop: 29,563
44012 standard
Avon Lake, OH
Pop: 22,581
44011 standard
Avon, OH
Pop: 21,193
44055 standard
Lorain, OH
Pop: 19,846

Related Areas

Lorain County Amherst, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44001 in? ▼
ZIP code 44001 (Amherst) is located in Lorain County, Ohio. Lorain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lorain-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44001? ▼
ZIP code 44001 in Amherst, OH has a population of 20,769 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44001 is $90,139, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44001 is $234,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44001 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44001? ▼
ZIP code 44001 has 451 business establishments employing approximately 6,858 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44001 are: Retail trade (81), Other services (except public administration) (70), Construction (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44001 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44001? ▼
In ZIP code 44001, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44001 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44001? ▼
In ZIP code 44001, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44001 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.