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 High-density area
- $70,495
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,913. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $210,500 (7% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,084; 81.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 44089 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 44089
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vermilion, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44089.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44089?
52.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.2%
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?
$70,495
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$47,913
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44089 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Vermilion, 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)
$70,495 Top 50% higher than 50% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
8,086housing units
8,086
Total Housing Units
7,076
Occupied Units
1,010
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,500
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44089 vs 44816 →
ZIP 44089 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44001
Amherst (44001)
20,769 residents
- 44053
Lorain (44053)
18,256 residents
- 44089
Vermilion (44089)
15,899 residents
- 44074
Oberlin (44074)
11,679 residents
- 44889 6,703
Wakeman (44889)
6,703 residents
- 44814 2,929
Berlin Heights (44814)
2,929 residents
- 44826 1,687
Collins (44826)
1,687 residents
- 44049 238
Kipton (44049)
238 residents
- 44816 42
Birmingham (44816)
42 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44089 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44089 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44001
Amherst (44001)
$90,139 median income
- 44889
Wakeman (44889)
$86,500 median income
- 44074
Oberlin (44074)
$80,801 median income
- 44089
Vermilion (44089)
$70,495 median income
- 44826
Collins (44826)
$70,076 median income
- 44049
Kipton (44049)
$68,929 median income
- 44814
Berlin Heights (44814)
$68,702 median income
- 44053
Lorain (44053)
$67,484 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44089, 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 (15,899 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 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.
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