ZIP Code 44028
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Columbia Station · Lorain County · Ohio
- Population
- 8,467
- Median income
- $87,595
- Median home value
- $331,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.9%
- Land area
- 86.0 sq mi
99/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.4
New York
ZIP code 44028 in Columbia Station, Ohio has a population of 8,467. The median household income is $87,595, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $331,700, 19% above the US average. 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44028 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.0 square miles in Columbia Station, Lorain County, Ohio. The area is home to 8,467 residents, producing a population density of 99 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 44028 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44028 sits at $87,595 (20% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $51,378. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $331,700 (68% above the state average) with median rent at $1,264 per month, and 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44028 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lorain County, so you can benchmark 44028 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 44028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44028.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 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 44028, Columbia Station, 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
8,467
Population
86.0
Area (sq mi)
99
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44028?
46.4
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
4.5%
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?
$87,595
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$51,378
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 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?
4,080
Total Housing Units
3,983
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$331,700
Median Home Value
+68% vs state
$1,264
Median Rent
1977
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44028 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 129 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 141 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 166 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 173 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 186 |
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 245 business establishments in ZIP 44028, employing approximately 1,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,266,000.
245
Businesses
1,564
Employees
$82.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 51 | 20.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 1.6% |
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 44028 vs 44138 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44138 | Olmsted Falls, OH | 22,332 | 4.5 mi |
| 44149 | Strongsville, OH | 19,177 | 4.3 mi |
| 44280 | Valley City, OH | 4,557 | 5.0 mi |
| 44070 | North Olmsted, OH | 32,902 | 7.3 mi |
| 44136 | Strongsville, OH | 25,608 | 6.6 mi |
| 44017 | Berea, OH | 19,161 | 5.6 mi |
| 44044 | Grafton, OH | 15,951 | 6.1 mi |
| 44145 | Westlake, OH | 32,729 | 9.8 mi |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville, OH | 29,563 | 6.6 mi |
| 44212 | Brunswick, OH | 43,548 | 7.3 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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