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 High-density area
- $90,139
- Median income Above-median income area
- $234,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44001 (Amherst, OH) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.8 in 2023 to 167.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,694. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $234,500 (19% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,062.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lorain County, so 44001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 44001?
45.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$43,694
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44001 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Amherst, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,139 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,507housing units
8,507
Total Housing Units
8,194
Occupied Units
313
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,500
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44035
Elyria (44035)
64,263 residents
- 44052
Lorain (44052)
29,850 residents
- 44001 20,769
Amherst (44001)
20,769 residents
- 44055 19,846
Lorain (44055)
19,846 residents
- 44053 18,256
Lorain (44053)
18,256 residents
- 44089 15,899
Vermilion (44089)
15,899 residents
- 44074 11,679
Oberlin (44074)
11,679 residents
- 44889 6,703
Wakeman (44889)
6,703 residents
- 44050 6,118
Lagrange (44050)
6,118 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44001 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44050
Lagrange (44050)
$103,611 median income
- 44001
Amherst (44001)
$90,139 median income
- 44889
Wakeman (44889)
$86,500 median income
- 44074
Oberlin (44074)
$80,801 median income
- 44089
Vermilion (44089)
$70,495 median income
- 44049
Kipton (44049)
$68,929 median income
- 44053
Lorain (44053)
$67,484 median income
- 44035
Elyria (44035)
$56,408 median income
- 44052
Lorain (44052)
$45,023 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44001, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,769 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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