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Sheffield Lake, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44054

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

12,591
389/sq mi
$75,572
Median income
$184,400
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sheffield Lake pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
389
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44054 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44054 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sheffield Lake, Lorain County, Ohio, home to 12,591 residents across 32.4 square miles, a density of 389 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44054 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,572 (4% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,598. Local economic indicators show a 10.8% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $184,400 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,094 monthly, and 72.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lorain County, so you can benchmark 44054 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 44054

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheffield Lake, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44054.

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 44054, Sheffield Lake, 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

12,591

Population

32.4

Area (sq mi)

389

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44054?

45.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$75,572

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$41,598

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44054 ranks nationally

Sheffield Lake, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,572 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,148

Total Housing Units

5,858

Occupied Units

290

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$184,400

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,094

Median Rent

1970

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

+13.8%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44054 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 121
2021 +13.7% 138
2022 +14.3% 158
2023 +4.0% 164
2024 +13.8% 186

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 176 business establishments in ZIP 44054, employing approximately 2,861 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,435,000.

176

Businesses

2,861

Employees

$141.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 14.2%
Construction 24 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 20 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 18 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.8%
Manufacturing 11 6.3%
Wholesale trade 8 4.5%
Finance and insurance 6 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.8%
Educational services 3 1.7%

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 44054 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 44054 ranks #8 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 44054 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 44054 ranks #4 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
44055 Lorain, OH 19,846 3.0 mi
44052 Lorain, OH 29,850 3.6 mi
44011 Avon, OH 21,193 4.0 mi
44012 Avon Lake, OH 22,581 4.5 mi
44035 Elyria, OH 64,263 7.1 mi
44039 North Ridgeville, OH 29,563 6.7 mi
44053 Lorain, OH 18,256 7.3 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 Sheffield Lake, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44054 in? ▼
ZIP code 44054 (Sheffield Lake) 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 44054? ▼
ZIP code 44054 in Sheffield Lake, OH has a population of 12,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44054? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44054 is $75,572, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44054? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44054 is $184,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44054? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44054 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44054? ▼
ZIP code 44054 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 2,861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44054? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44054 are: Retail trade (25), Construction (24), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44054? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44054 increased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 44054? ▼
In ZIP code 44054, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 44054? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44054 is 26.5 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 44054? ▼
In ZIP code 44054, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44054? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44054 is 10.8% 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.