ZIP Code 44001
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Amherst · Lorain County · Ohio
- Population
- 20,769
- Median income
- $90,139
- Median home value
- $234,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.3%
- Land area
- 88.9 sq mi
234/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
New York
ZIP code 44001 in Amherst, Ohio has a population of 20,769. The median household income is $90,139, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $234,500, 16% below the US average. 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.9 square miles in Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio. The area is home to 20,769 residents, producing a population density of 234 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44001 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44001 sits at $90,139 (23% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $43,694. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $234,500 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,062 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lorain County, so you can benchmark 44001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,694
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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