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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
$87,599
Median income
$245,300
Median home value
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $48,420. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $245,300 (24% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,203 monthly, and 81.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44060, plus 6 more within Lake 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 44060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mentor, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44060.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44060?

46.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%

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

What does housing look like?

27,581

Total Housing Units

26,454

Occupied Units

1,127

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$245,300

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44060 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44060 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 44060 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

44077 standard
Painesville, OH
Pop: 56,491
44094 standard
Willoughby, OH
Pop: 35,234
44095 standard
Eastlake, OH
Pop: 33,579
44057 standard
Madison, OH
Pop: 19,961
44092 standard
Wickliffe, OH
Pop: 16,835
44081 standard
Perry, OH
Pop: 7,088

Related Areas

Lake County Mentor, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.