Mentor, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44060
Lake County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 60,211
- 586/sq mi High-density area
- $87,599
- Median income Above-median income area
- $245,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mentor pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 586
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44060 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44060 (Mentor, OH) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.1 in 2023 to 176.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44060 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mentor, Lake County, Ohio, with 60,211 residents across 102.7 square miles, a density of 586 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44060 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,599 (20% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,420. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $245,300 (24% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 81.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,203.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 44060 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 44060
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mentor, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44060.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
291 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
206 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
206 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
181 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
175 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44060, Mentor, 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
60,211
Population
102.7
Area (sq mi)
586
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44060?
46.1
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
6.7%
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?
$87,599
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$48,420
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44060 ranks nationally
Mentor, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$87,599 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
27,581housing units
27,581
Total Housing Units
26,454
Occupied Units
1,127
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,300
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,203
Median Rent
1975
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
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
177
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+77%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44060 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 126 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 138 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 155 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 161 |
| 2024 | +9.8% | 177 |
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 1,869 business establishments in ZIP 44060, employing approximately 37,510 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,384,601,000.
1,869
Businesses
37,510
Employees
$2.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 291 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 206 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 206 | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing | 181 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 175 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 166 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 145 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 114 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 102 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 98 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 70 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 22 | 1.2% |
| Information | 20 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 16 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 44060 vs 44045 →
ZIP 44060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44060
Mentor (44060)
60,211 residents
- 44077
Painesville (44077)
56,491 residents
- 44094
Willoughby (44094)
35,234 residents
- 44095
Eastlake (44095)
33,579 residents
- 44143
Cleveland (44143)
24,499 residents
- 44024 23,557
Chardon (44024)
23,557 residents
- 44092 16,835
Wickliffe (44092)
16,835 residents
- 44026 11,116
Chesterland (44026)
11,116 residents
- 44040 3,020
Gates Mills (44040)
3,020 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44060 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44040
Gates Mills (44040)
$228,942 median income
- 44026
Chesterland (44026)
$111,761 median income
- 44024
Chardon (44024)
$107,000 median income
- 44060 $87,599
Mentor (44060)
$87,599 median income
- 44077 $85,056
Painesville (44077)
$85,056 median income
- 44143 $81,268
Cleveland (44143)
$81,268 median income
- 44045 $79,408
Grand River (44045)
$79,408 median income
- 44094 $78,772
Willoughby (44094)
$78,772 median income
- 44095 $71,543
Eastlake (44095)
$71,543 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44060 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44045 | Grand River, OH | 422 | 5.3 mi |
| 44094 | Willoughby, OH | 35,234 | 5.4 mi |
| 44077 | Painesville, OH | 56,491 | 6.3 mi |
| 44095 | Eastlake, OH | 33,579 | 6.1 mi |
| 44026 | Chesterland, OH | 11,116 | 10.1 mi |
| 44092 | Wickliffe, OH | 16,835 | 9.1 mi |
| 44040 | Gates Mills, OH | 3,020 | 10.9 mi |
| 44024 | Chardon, OH | 23,557 | 9.9 mi |
| 44143 | Cleveland, OH | 24,499 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44060, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (60,211 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44060 in?
ZIP code 44060 (Mentor) is located in Lake County, Ohio. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44060?
ZIP code 44060 in Mentor, OH has a population of 60,211 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44060?
The median household income in ZIP 44060 is $87,599, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44060?
The median home value in ZIP 44060 is $245,300, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44060?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44060 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44060?
ZIP code 44060 has 1,869 business establishments employing approximately 37,510 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44060?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44060 are: Retail trade (291), Health care and social assistance (206), Accommodation and food services (206). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44060?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44060 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 44060?
In ZIP code 44060, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 44060?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44060 is 21.9 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 44060?
In ZIP code 44060, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44060?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44060 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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