ZIP Code 44039
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North Ridgeville · Lorain County · Ohio
- Population
- 29,563
- Median income
- $96,485
- Median home value
- $269,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.8%
- Land area
- 61.3 sq mi
482/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
New York
ZIP code 44039 in North Ridgeville, Ohio has a population of 29,563. The median household income is $96,485, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $269,900, 3% below the US average. 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.3 square miles in North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio. The area is home to 29,563 residents, producing a population density of 482 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 44039 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44039 sits at $96,485 (32% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $45,308. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $269,900 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,116 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, 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 44039 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 44039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44039.
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 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 44039, North Ridgeville, 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
29,563
Population
61.3
Area (sq mi)
482
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44039?
41.6
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
4.7%
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?
$96,485
Median Household Income
+32% vs state
$45,308
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 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?
14,632
Total Housing Units
14,162
Occupied Units
470
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,900
Median Home Value
+37% vs state
$1,116
Median Rent
1995
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44039 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 127 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 143 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 157 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 168 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 188 |
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 544 business establishments in ZIP 44039, employing approximately 6,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $328,334,000.
544
Businesses
6,869
Employees
$328.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 69 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 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 44039 vs 44011 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44011 | Avon, OH | 21,193 | 4.4 mi |
| 44138 | Olmsted Falls, OH | 22,332 | 5.1 mi |
| 44012 | Avon Lake, OH | 22,581 | 7.6 mi |
| 44035 | Elyria, OH | 64,263 | 5.8 mi |
| 44070 | North Olmsted, OH | 32,902 | 5.6 mi |
| 44044 | Grafton, OH | 15,951 | 8.2 mi |
| 44054 | Sheffield Lake, OH | 12,591 | 6.7 mi |
| 44028 | Columbia Station, OH | 8,467 | 6.6 mi |
| 44145 | Westlake, OH | 32,729 | 6.6 mi |
| 44055 | Lorain, OH | 19,846 | 6.8 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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