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Painesville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44077

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

56,491
359/sq mi
$85,056
Median income
$221,200
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Painesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
359
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44077 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44077 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.3 square miles in Painesville, Lake County, Ohio. The area is home to 56,491 residents, producing a population density of 359 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 44077 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44077 sits at $85,056 (16% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $44,270. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $221,200 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,056 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44077 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 44077 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 44077

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44077.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44077, Painesville, 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

56,491

Population

157.3

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44077?

41.5

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$85,056

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$44,270

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44077 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,056 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

24,704

Total Housing Units

23,524

Occupied Units

1,180

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$221,200

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,056

Median Rent

1981

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44077 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 116
2021 +10.7% 128
2022 +7.7% 138
2023 +9.3% 151
2024 +9.1% 164

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 1,094 business establishments in ZIP 44077, employing approximately 14,136 people with a combined annual payroll of $828,738,000.

1,094

Businesses

14,136

Employees

$828.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 139 12.7%
Retail trade 122 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 118 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 112 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 108 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 100 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 97 8.9%
Manufacturing 78 7.1%
Wholesale trade 56 5.1%
Finance and insurance 48 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.3%
Educational services 15 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.8%
Information 7 0.6%

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 44077 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 44077 ranks #2 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 44077 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 44077 ranks #4 of 5 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 5.0 mi
44081 Perry, OH 7,088 5.8 mi
44060 Mentor, OH 60,211 6.3 mi
44024 Chardon, OH 23,557 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

44060 standard
Mentor, OH
Pop: 60,211
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 Painesville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44077 in? ▼
ZIP code 44077 (Painesville) 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 44077? ▼
ZIP code 44077 in Painesville, OH has a population of 56,491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44077? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44077 is $85,056, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44077? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44077 is $221,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44077? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44077 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44077? ▼
ZIP code 44077 has 1,094 business establishments employing approximately 14,136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44077? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44077 are: Construction (139), Retail trade (122), Health care and social assistance (118). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44077? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44077 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. 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 44077? ▼
In ZIP code 44077, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 44077? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44077 is 23.2 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 44077? ▼
In ZIP code 44077, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44077? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44077 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Painesville, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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