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Lagrange, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44050

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

6,118
93/sq mi
$103,611
Median income
$276,500
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lagrange pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
93
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44050 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44050 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lagrange, Lorain County, Ohio, home to 6,118 residents across 65.9 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44050 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,611 (42% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $46,342. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $276,500 (40% above the state average), median rent at $1,013 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lorain County, so you can benchmark 44050 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 44050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lagrange, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44050.

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 44050, Lagrange, 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

6,118

Population

65.9

Area (sq mi)

93

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44050?

45.4

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$103,611

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$46,342

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44050 ranks nationally

Lagrange, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,611 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,825

Total Housing Units

2,644

Occupied Units

181

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$276,500

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,013

Median Rent

1991

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

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44050 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 127
2021 +12.4% 142
2022 +15.2% 164
2023 +12.1% 184
2024 -1.1% 182

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 108 business establishments in ZIP 44050, employing approximately 1,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,377,000.

108

Businesses

1,220

Employees

$56.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 21.3%
Manufacturing 16 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 13 12.0%
Retail trade 12 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 9.3%
Finance and insurance 6 5.6%
Wholesale trade 5 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 44050 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 44050 ranks #7 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 44050 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 44050 ranks the highest 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
44044 Grafton, OH 15,951 4.8 mi
44035 Elyria, OH 64,263 8.1 mi
44074 Oberlin, OH 11,679 6.0 mi
44275 Spencer, OH 3,521 10.3 mi
44253 Litchfield, OH 3,218 7.6 mi
44090 Wellington, OH 11,504 7.6 mi
44039 North Ridgeville, OH 29,563 11.0 mi
44001 Amherst, OH 20,769 10.6 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 Lagrange, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44050 in? ▼
ZIP code 44050 (Lagrange) 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 44050? ▼
ZIP code 44050 in Lagrange, OH has a population of 6,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44050? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44050 is $103,611, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44050? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44050 is $276,500, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44050? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44050 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44050? ▼
ZIP code 44050 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 1,220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44050? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44050 are: Construction (23), Manufacturing (16), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44050? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44050 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 44050? ▼
In ZIP code 44050, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 44050? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44050 is 25.9 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 44050? ▼
In ZIP code 44050, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44050? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44050 is 3.4% 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.