ZIP Code 44044
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Grafton · Lorain County · Ohio
- Population
- 15,951
- Median income
- $88,333
- Median home value
- $257,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.6%
- Land area
- 143.2 sq mi
111/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.3
New York
ZIP code 44044 in Grafton, Ohio has a population of 15,951. The median household income is $88,333, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $257,500, 7% below the US average. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 143.2 square miles in Grafton, Lorain County, Ohio. The area is home to 15,951 residents, producing a population density of 111 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 44044 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44044 sits at $88,333 (21% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,000. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $257,500 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lorain County, so you can benchmark 44044 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 44044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44044.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 44044, Grafton, 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
15,951
Population
143.2
Area (sq mi)
111
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44044?
46.3
Median Age
60.8%
Male
39.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$88,333
Median Household Income
+21% vs state
$34,000
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 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?
4,359
Total Housing Units
4,262
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,500
Median Home Value
+31% vs state
$1,072
Median Rent
1974
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44044 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 131 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 138 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 155 |
| 2023 | +16.0% | 180 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 192 |
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 227 business establishments in ZIP 44044, employing approximately 1,984 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,734,000.
227
Businesses
1,984
Employees
$92.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 36 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 13.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.3% |
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 44044 vs 44253 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44253 | Litchfield, OH | 3,218 | 7.0 mi |
| 44050 | Lagrange, OH | 6,118 | 4.8 mi |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville, OH | 29,563 | 8.2 mi |
| 44280 | Valley City, OH | 4,557 | 6.3 mi |
| 44028 | Columbia Station, OH | 8,467 | 6.1 mi |
| 44035 | Elyria, OH | 64,263 | 8.2 mi |
| 44138 | Olmsted Falls, OH | 22,332 | 9.6 mi |
| 44070 | North Olmsted, OH | 32,902 | 12.0 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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