ZIP Code 44050
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Lagrange · Lorain County · Ohio
- Population
- 6,118
- Median income
- $103,611
- Median home value
- $276,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.9%
- Land area
- 65.9 sq mi
93/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.4
New York
ZIP code 44050 in Lagrange, Ohio has a population of 6,118. The median household income is $103,611, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $276,500, 1% below the US average. 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44050 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.9 square miles in Lagrange, Lorain County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,118 residents, producing a population density of 93 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 44050 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44050 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $276,500 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,013 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44050 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 44050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44050.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 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 44050, Lagrange, 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
6,118
Population
65.9
Area (sq mi)
93
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44050?
45.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
2.5%
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?
$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
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?
2,825
Total Housing Units
2,644
Occupied Units
181
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44050 vs 44044 →
| 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 |
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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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