Grafton, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44044
Lorain County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,951
- 111/sq mi High-density area
- $88,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $257,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grafton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 111
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44044 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 44044 (Grafton, OH) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.3 in 2023 to 192.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44044 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grafton, Lorain County, Ohio, home to 15,951 residents across 143.2 square miles, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,333 (21% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,000. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $257,500 (31% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,072.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lorain County, so 44044 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 44044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grafton, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$34,000
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44044 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Grafton, 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)
$88,333 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
4,359housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 44044 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44035
Elyria (44035)
64,263 residents
- 44070
North Olmsted (44070)
32,902 residents
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
29,563 residents
- 44138 22,332
Olmsted Falls (44138)
22,332 residents
- 44044 15,951
Grafton (44044)
15,951 residents
- 44028 8,467
Columbia Station (44028)
8,467 residents
- 44050 6,118
Lagrange (44050)
6,118 residents
- 44280 4,557
Valley City (44280)
4,557 residents
- 44253 3,218
Litchfield (44253)
3,218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44044 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44044 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
- 44050
Lagrange (44050)
$103,611 median income
- 44138
Olmsted Falls (44138)
$96,603 median income
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
$96,485 median income
- 44253
Litchfield (44253)
$91,500 median income
- 44044
Grafton (44044)
$88,333 median income
- 44028
Columbia Station (44028)
$87,595 median income
- 44070
North Olmsted (44070)
$84,363 median income
- 44035
Elyria (44035)
$56,408 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44044 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44044, 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 (15,951 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 44044 in?
ZIP code 44044 (Grafton) 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 44044?
ZIP code 44044 in Grafton, OH has a population of 15,951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44044?
The median household income in ZIP 44044 is $88,333, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44044?
The median home value in ZIP 44044 is $257,500, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44044 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44044?
ZIP code 44044 has 227 business establishments employing approximately 1,984 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44044 are: Construction (36), Other services (except public administration) (31), Retail trade (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44044?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44044 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 44044?
In ZIP code 44044, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 44044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44044 is 29.6 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 44044?
In ZIP code 44044, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44044 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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