Columbia Station, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44028
Lorain County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,467
- 99/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,595
- Median income Above-median income area
- $331,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia Station pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 99
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44028 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 44028 (Columbia Station, OH) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.3 in 2023 to 185.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44028 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia Station, Lorain County, Ohio, home to 8,467 residents across 86.0 square miles, a density of 99 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44028 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,595 (20% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,378. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $331,700 (68% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 93.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,264.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lorain County, so 44028 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 44028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia Station, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$51,378
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44028 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Columbia Station, 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)
$87,595 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
4,080housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 44028 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44212
Brunswick (44212)
43,548 residents
- 44070
North Olmsted (44070)
32,902 residents
- 44145
Westlake (44145)
32,729 residents
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
29,563 residents
- 44136
Strongsville (44136)
25,608 residents
- 44138
Olmsted Falls (44138)
22,332 residents
- 44149
Strongsville (44149)
19,177 residents
- 44017
Berea (44017)
19,161 residents
- 44044 15,951
Grafton (44044)
15,951 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44028 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44028 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44280
Valley City (44280)
$130,167 median income
- 44149
Strongsville (44149)
$118,173 median income
- 44145
Westlake (44145)
$112,200 median income
- 44138
Olmsted Falls (44138)
$96,603 median income
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
$96,485 median income
- 44136
Strongsville (44136)
$94,648 median income
- 44212
Brunswick (44212)
$91,441 median income
- 44044
Grafton (44044)
$88,333 median income
- 44028
Columbia Station (44028)
$87,595 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44028 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44028, 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 (8,467 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 44028 in?
ZIP code 44028 (Columbia Station) 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 44028?
ZIP code 44028 in Columbia Station, OH has a population of 8,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44028?
The median household income in ZIP 44028 is $87,595, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44028?
The median home value in ZIP 44028 is $331,700, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44028?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44028 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44028?
ZIP code 44028 has 245 business establishments employing approximately 1,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44028?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44028 are: Construction (51), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (34), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44028?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44028 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 44028?
In ZIP code 44028, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% 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 44028?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44028 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44028?
In ZIP code 44028, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44028?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44028 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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