PlainZIP

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
$76,906
Median income
$248,000
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,207. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $248,000 (26% above the state average); renters pay a median of $857 monthly, and 80.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44090, plus 6 more within Lorain 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 44090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellington, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44090.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44090?

42.2

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$35,207

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44090 ranks nationally

Wellington, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,906 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,363

Total Housing Units

4,118

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$248,000

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44090 ranks #2 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 44090 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 44090 ranks #5 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
44074 Oberlin, OH 11,679 8.3 mi
44880 Sullivan, OH 2,864 9.2 mi
44049 Kipton, OH 238 7.9 mi
44050 Lagrange, OH 6,118 7.6 mi
44275 Spencer, OH 3,521 8.2 mi
44235 Homerville, OH 1,825 10.9 mi
44859 Nova, OH 1,737 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lorain County

44035 standard
Elyria, OH
Pop: 64,263
44052 standard
Lorain, OH
Pop: 29,850
44039 standard
North Ridgeville, OH
Pop: 29,563
44012 standard
Avon Lake, OH
Pop: 22,581
44011 standard
Avon, OH
Pop: 21,193
44001 standard
Amherst, OH
Pop: 20,769

Related Areas

Lorain County Wellington, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.