ZIP Code 44012
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Avon Lake · Lorain County · Ohio
- Population
- 22,581
- Median income
- $115,567
- Median home value
- $368,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.7%
- Land area
- 28.8 sq mi
783/sq mi
▲ 51% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
New York
ZIP code 44012 in Avon Lake, Ohio has a population of 22,581. The median household income is $115,567, which is 51% above the national average. Median home value is $368,300, 32% above the US average. 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.8 square miles in Avon Lake, Lorain County, Ohio. The area is home to 22,581 residents, producing a population density of 783 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 44012 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44012 sits at $115,567 (58% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $64,938. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $368,300 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,537 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lorain County, so you can benchmark 44012 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 44012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44012.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 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 44012, Avon Lake, 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
22,581
Population
28.8
Area (sq mi)
783
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44012?
44.3
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
3.1%
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?
$115,567
Median Household Income
+58% vs state
$64,938
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 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?
11,289
Total Housing Units
10,896
Occupied Units
393
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,300
Median Home Value
+87% vs state
$1,537
Median Rent
1989
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44012 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 138 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 152 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 173 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 189 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 205 |
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 470 business establishments in ZIP 44012, employing approximately 7,027 people with a combined annual payroll of $523,882,000.
470
Businesses
7,027
Employees
$523.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 53 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.0% |
| Information | 11 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.1% |
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 44012 vs 44011 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44011 | Avon, OH | 21,193 | 3.2 mi |
| 44140 | Bay Village, OH | 15,651 | 4.4 mi |
| 44054 | Sheffield Lake, OH | 12,591 | 4.5 mi |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville, OH | 29,563 | 7.6 mi |
| 44145 | Westlake, OH | 32,729 | 5.3 mi |
| 44070 | North Olmsted, OH | 32,902 | 7.4 mi |
| 44055 | Lorain, OH | 19,846 | 7.4 mi |
| 44052 | Lorain, OH | 29,850 | 8.1 mi |
| 44138 | Olmsted Falls, OH | 22,332 | 9.6 mi |
| 44035 | Elyria, OH | 64,263 | 10.7 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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