Grand River, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44045
Lake County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 422
- 160/sq mi High-density area
- $79,408
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand River pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 160
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44045 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44045 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand River, Lake County, Ohio, home to just 422 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 160 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44045 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,408 (9% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,742. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,500 (18% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $1,037; owner occupancy is 82.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 44045 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 44045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand River, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44045.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 44045, Grand River, 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
422
Population
2.6
Area (sq mi)
160
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44045?
54.1
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
4.1%
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?
$79,408
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$48,742
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 44045 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Grand River, 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)
$79,408 Top 33% higher than 67% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
291housing units
291
Total Housing Units
281
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,500
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,037
Median Rent
1943
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 44045, employing approximately 300 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,942,000.
21
Businesses
300
Employees
$17.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 23.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 19.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 14.3% |
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 44045 vs 44060 →
ZIP 44045 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44060
Mentor (44060)
60,211 residents
- 44077
Painesville (44077)
56,491 residents
- 44094
Willoughby (44094)
35,234 residents
- 44081 7,088
Perry (44081)
7,088 residents
- 44045 422
Grand River (44045)
422 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44045 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44081
Perry (44081)
$96,500 median income
- 44060
Mentor (44060)
$87,599 median income
- 44077
Painesville (44077)
$85,056 median income
- 44045
Grand River (44045)
$79,408 median income
- 44094
Willoughby (44094)
$78,772 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44045 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44045, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 44045 in?
ZIP code 44045 (Grand River) is located in Lake County, Ohio. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44045?
ZIP code 44045 in Grand River, OH has a population of 422 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44045?
The median household income in ZIP 44045 is $79,408, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44045?
The median home value in ZIP 44045 is $162,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44045 is White at 94.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44045?
ZIP code 44045 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44045 are: Manufacturing (5), Construction (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44045?
In ZIP code 44045, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44045?
In ZIP code 44045, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44045 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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