PlainZIP

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
$88,333
Median income
$257,500
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,000. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $257,500 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,072 monthly, and 90.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 44044 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lorain County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44044?

46.3

Median Age

60.8%

Male

39.2%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 9.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

How ZIP 44044 ranks nationally

Grafton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,333 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$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 44044 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 44044 ranks #5 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 44044 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 44044 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lorain County

44035 standard
Elyria, OH
Pop: 64,263
44052 standard
Lorain, OH
Pop: 29,850
44039 standard
North Ridgeville, OH
Pop: 29,563
44012 standard
Avon Lake, OH
Pop: 22,581
44011 standard
Avon, OH
Pop: 21,193
44001 standard
Amherst, OH
Pop: 20,769

Related Areas

Lorain County Grafton, OH Ohio

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.

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