Wellington, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44090
Lorain County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,504
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,906
- Median income Near-median income area
- $248,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44090 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 44090 (Wellington, OH) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 163.8 in 2023 to 173.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44090 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wellington, Lorain County, Ohio, home to 11,504 residents across 269.4 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44090 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,906 (5% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,207. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $248,000 (26% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $857.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lorain County, so 44090 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 44090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellington, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44090.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 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 44090, Wellington, 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
11,504
Population
269.4
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44090?
42.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
2.1%
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?
$76,906
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$35,207
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44090 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Wellington, 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)
$76,906 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
4,363housing units
4,363
Total Housing Units
4,118
Occupied Units
245
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,000
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1975
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44090 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 118 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 134 |
| 2022 | +7.1% | 144 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 164 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 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 207 business establishments in ZIP 44090, employing approximately 2,614 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,956,000.
207
Businesses
2,614
Employees
$118.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
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 44090 vs 44074 →
ZIP 44090 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44074
Oberlin (44074)
11,679 residents
- 44090
Wellington (44090)
11,504 residents
- 44050
Lagrange (44050)
6,118 residents
- 44275 3,521
Spencer (44275)
3,521 residents
- 44880 2,864
Sullivan (44880)
2,864 residents
- 44235 1,825
Homerville (44235)
1,825 residents
- 44859 1,737
Nova (44859)
1,737 residents
- 44049 238
Kipton (44049)
238 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44090 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44090 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44050
Lagrange (44050)
$103,611 median income
- 44275
Spencer (44275)
$93,785 median income
- 44859
Nova (44859)
$88,750 median income
- 44074
Oberlin (44074)
$80,801 median income
- 44090
Wellington (44090)
$76,906 median income
- 44235
Homerville (44235)
$76,634 median income
- 44880
Sullivan (44880)
$69,505 median income
- 44049
Kipton (44049)
$68,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44090 ranks #5 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 44090, 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 (11,504 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 44090 in?
ZIP code 44090 (Wellington) is located in Lorain County, Ohio. Lorain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lorain-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44090?
ZIP code 44090 in Wellington, OH has a population of 11,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44090?
The median household income in ZIP 44090 is $76,906, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44090?
The median home value in ZIP 44090 is $248,000, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44090?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44090 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44090?
ZIP code 44090 has 207 business establishments employing approximately 2,614 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44090?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44090 are: Construction (31), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44090?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44090 increased by 5.7% 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 44090?
In ZIP code 44090, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 44090?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44090 is 29.4 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 44090?
In ZIP code 44090, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44090?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44090 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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