PlainZIP

North Ridgeville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44039

Lorain County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,563
482/sq mi
$96,485
Median income
$269,900
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Ridgeville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
482
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44039 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44039 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio, with 29,563 residents across 61.3 square miles, a density of 482 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44039 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,485 (32% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $45,308. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44039, plus 6 more within Lorain County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 44039

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Ridgeville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44039.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 44039, North Ridgeville, 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

29,563

Population

61.3

Area (sq mi)

482

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44039?

41.6

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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

How ZIP 44039 ranks nationally

North Ridgeville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$96,485 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$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 44039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44039 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44039 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44039 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Lorain County

44035 standard
Elyria, OH
Pop: 64,263
44052 standard
Lorain, OH
Pop: 29,850
44012 standard
Avon Lake, OH
Pop: 22,581
44011 standard
Avon, OH
Pop: 21,193
44001 standard
Amherst, OH
Pop: 20,769
44055 standard
Lorain, OH
Pop: 19,846

Related Areas

Lorain County North Ridgeville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44039 in? ▼
ZIP code 44039 (North Ridgeville) 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 44039? ▼
ZIP code 44039 in North Ridgeville, OH has a population of 29,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44039? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44039 is $96,485, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44039? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44039 is $269,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44039? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44039 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44039? ▼
ZIP code 44039 has 544 business establishments employing approximately 6,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44039? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44039 are: Construction (69), Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44039? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44039 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 44039? ▼
In ZIP code 44039, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 44039? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44039 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44039? ▼
In ZIP code 44039, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44039? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44039 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.