ZIP Code 44054
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Sheffield Lake · Lorain County · Ohio
- Population
- 12,591
- Median income
- $75,572
- Median home value
- $184,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 32.4 sq mi
389/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.1
New York
ZIP code 44054 in Sheffield Lake, Ohio has a population of 12,591. The median household income is $75,572, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $184,400, 34% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44054 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.4 square miles in Sheffield Lake, Lorain County, Ohio. The area is home to 12,591 residents, producing a population density of 389 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 44054 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44054 sits at $75,572 (4% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,598. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $184,400 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,094 per month, and 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 44054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44054.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 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 44054, Sheffield Lake, 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
12,591
Population
32.4
Area (sq mi)
389
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44054?
45.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.7%
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?
$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
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?
6,148
Total Housing Units
5,858
Occupied Units
290
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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