PlainZIP

Vermilion, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44089

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

15,899
178/sq mi
$70,495
Median income
$210,500
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vermilion pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
178
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44089 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44089 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vermilion, Erie County, Ohio, home to 15,899 residents across 89.5 square miles, a density of 178 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44089 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,495 (3% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $47,913. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $210,500 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,084 monthly, and 81.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44089, plus 6 more within Erie 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 44089

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vermilion, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44089.

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 44089, Vermilion, 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

15,899

Population

89.5

Area (sq mi)

178

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44089?

52.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$70,495

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$47,913

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44089 ranks nationally

Vermilion, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,495 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,086

Total Housing Units

7,076

Occupied Units

1,010

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$210,500

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,084

Median Rent

1974

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

+0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44089 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 116
2021 +13.7% 132
2022 +15.4% 152
2023 +13.6% 172
2024 +0.0% 173

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 278 business establishments in ZIP 44089, employing approximately 2,356 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,596,000.

278

Businesses

2,356

Employees

$79.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 43 15.5%
Retail trade 40 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 35 12.6%
Construction 34 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 27 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.5%
Finance and insurance 16 5.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.0%
Manufacturing 10 3.6%
Wholesale trade 9 3.2%
Information 4 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.1%

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 44089 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 44089 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 44089 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 44089 ranks #4 of 8 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
44816 Birmingham, OH 42 4.1 mi
44001 Amherst, OH 20,769 5.7 mi
44889 Wakeman, OH 6,703 10.0 mi
44814 Berlin Heights, OH 2,929 7.2 mi
44053 Lorain, OH 18,256 7.8 mi
44049 Kipton, OH 238 9.1 mi
44074 Oberlin, OH 11,679 9.8 mi
44826 Collins, OH 1,687 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

44870 standard
Sandusky, OH
Pop: 41,030
44839 standard
Huron, OH
Pop: 12,519
44824 standard
Castalia, OH
Pop: 4,060
44846 standard
Milan, OH
Pop: 3,301
44814 standard
Berlin Heights, OH
Pop: 2,929
43438 standard
Kelleys Island, OH
Pop: 312

Related Areas

Erie County Vermilion, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44089 in? ▼
ZIP code 44089 (Vermilion) is located in Erie County, Ohio. Erie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/erie-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44089? ▼
ZIP code 44089 in Vermilion, OH has a population of 15,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44089? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44089 is $70,495, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44089? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44089 is $210,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44089? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44089 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44089? ▼
ZIP code 44089 has 278 business establishments employing approximately 2,356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44089? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44089 are: Other services (except public administration) (43), Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44089? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44089 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 44089? ▼
In ZIP code 44089, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 44089? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44089 is 27.7 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 44089? ▼
In ZIP code 44089, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44089? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44089 is 6.6% 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.