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 High-density area
- $96,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $242,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44081 (Perry, OH) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.2 in 2023 to 174.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,839. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $242,600 (23% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $872.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 44081 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 44081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perry, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44081.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44081?
41.4
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
4.0%
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?
$96,500
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$43,839
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44081 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Perry, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$96,500 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,127 Ohio 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
2,822housing units
2,822
Total Housing Units
2,636
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,600
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44077
Painesville (44077)
56,491 residents
- 44057 19,961
Madison (44057)
19,961 residents
- 44081 7,088
Perry (44081)
7,088 residents
- 44086 2,391
Thompson (44086)
2,391 residents
- 44045 422
Grand River (44045)
422 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44081 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44081 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44081
Perry (44081)
$96,500 median income
- 44086
Thompson (44086)
$92,143 median income
- 44077
Painesville (44077)
$85,056 median income
- 44045
Grand River (44045)
$79,408 median income
- 44057
Madison (44057)
$75,615 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44081, 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 (7,088 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 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.
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