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Lorain, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44053

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

18,256
594/sq mi
$67,484
Median income
$206,300
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lorain pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
594
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44053 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio, home to 18,256 residents across 30.7 square miles, a density of 594 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44053 reports a modest median household income of $67,484 (8% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,958. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $206,300 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $898 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44053, plus 6 more within Lorain County, give a clearer read than the 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 44053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lorain, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44053.

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 44053, Lorain, 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

18,256

Population

30.7

Area (sq mi)

594

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44053?

43.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 67.3%
African American 13.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%

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?

$67,484

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$34,958

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44053 ranks nationally

Lorain, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,484 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,616

Total Housing Units

8,900

Occupied Units

716

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$206,300

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$898

Median Rent

1977

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

166

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+66%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44053 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 112
2021 +10.8% 124
2022 +15.9% 144
2023 +7.9% 156
2024 +6.8% 166

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 374 business establishments in ZIP 44053, employing approximately 6,611 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,566,000.

374

Businesses

6,611

Employees

$341.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 92 24.6%
Retail trade 46 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 37 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 33 8.8%
Finance and insurance 27 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 6.7%
Construction 20 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.1%
Wholesale trade 17 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.7%
Manufacturing 7 1.9%
Information 7 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.9%
Educational services 4 1.1%

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 44053 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 44053 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 44053 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 44053 ranks #5 of 8 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
44052 Lorain, OH 29,850 3.8 mi
44001 Amherst, OH 20,769 4.6 mi
44055 Lorain, OH 19,846 4.7 mi
44074 Oberlin, OH 11,679 9.5 mi
44035 Elyria, OH 64,263 6.4 mi
44054 Sheffield Lake, OH 12,591 7.3 mi
44089 Vermilion, OH 15,899 7.8 mi
44816 Birmingham, OH 42 9.3 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 Lorain, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44053 in? ▼
ZIP code 44053 (Lorain) 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 44053? ▼
ZIP code 44053 in Lorain, OH has a population of 18,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44053 is $67,484, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44053 is $206,300, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44053 is White at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44053? ▼
ZIP code 44053 has 374 business establishments employing approximately 6,611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44053 are: Health care and social assistance (92), Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44053? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44053 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 44053? ▼
In ZIP code 44053, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 44053? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44053 is 25.0 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 44053? ▼
In ZIP code 44053, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44053 is 16.5% 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.