PlainZIP

Perry, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44081

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

7,088
134/sq mi
$96,500
Median income
$242,600
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Perry pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
134
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44081 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44081 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perry, Lake County, Ohio, home to 7,088 residents across 52.9 square miles, a density of 134 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44081 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,500 (32% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $43,839. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $242,600 (23% above the state average); renters pay a median of $872 monthly, and 90.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 44081 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lake County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 44081

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perry, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44081.

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 44081, Perry, 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

7,088

Population

52.9

Area (sq mi)

134

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44081?

41.4

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$96,500

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$43,839

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44081 ranks nationally

Perry, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,500 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,822

Total Housing Units

2,636

Occupied Units

186

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$242,600

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$872

Median Rent

1979

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44081 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.7% 129
2021 +4.5% 135
2022 +18.1% 160
2023 +4.8% 167
2024 +4.1% 174

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 142 business establishments in ZIP 44081, employing approximately 1,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,982,000.

142

Businesses

1,728

Employees

$131.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 21.8%
Other services (except public administration) 20 14.1%
Manufacturing 17 12.0%
Retail trade 16 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.3%
Wholesale trade 8 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 2.8%

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 44081 vs 44057 →

ZIP 44081 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 44081 ranks #3 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 44081 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 44081 ranks the highest 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
44057 Madison, OH 19,961 4.5 mi
44077 Painesville, OH 56,491 5.8 mi
44045 Grand River, OH 422 7.3 mi
44086 Thompson, OH 2,391 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

44060 standard
Mentor, OH
Pop: 60,211
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

Related Areas

Lake County Perry, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44081 in? ▼
ZIP code 44081 (Perry) 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 44081? ▼
ZIP code 44081 in Perry, OH has a population of 7,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44081? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44081 is $96,500, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44081? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44081 is $242,600, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44081? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44081 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44081? ▼
ZIP code 44081 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44081? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44081 are: Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (20), Manufacturing (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44081? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44081 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 44081? ▼
In ZIP code 44081, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% 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 44081? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44081 is 26.6 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 44081? ▼
In ZIP code 44081, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44081? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44081 is 6.0% 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.