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Willoughby, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44094

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

35,234
347/sq mi
$78,772
Median income
$259,900
Median home value
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Willoughby pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
347
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44094 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44094 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 101.6 square miles in Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio. The area is home to 35,234 residents, producing a population density of 347 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44094 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44094 sits at $78,772 (8% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $51,660. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $259,900 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,181 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44094 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 44094 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 44094

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44094.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44094, Willoughby, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,234

Population

101.6

Area (sq mi)

347

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44094?

47.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$78,772

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$51,660

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44094 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,772 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.1%

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

What does housing look like?

18,522

Total Housing Units

17,562

Occupied Units

960

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$259,900

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,181

Median Rent

1976

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

167

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+67%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44094 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 121
2021 +8.1% 131
2022 +10.4% 145
2023 +6.1% 154
2024 +8.7% 167

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 1,231 business establishments in ZIP 44094, employing approximately 17,829 people with a combined annual payroll of $936,195,000.

1,231

Businesses

17,829

Employees

$936.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 157 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 143 11.6%
Manufacturing 137 11.1%
Retail trade 128 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 124 10.1%
Construction 110 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 106 8.6%
Wholesale trade 76 6.2%
Finance and insurance 68 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.5%
Information 16 1.3%
Educational services 14 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%

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 44094 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 44094 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 44094 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 44094 ranks #6 of 9 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
44092 Wickliffe, OH 16,835 4.6 mi
44095 Eastlake, OH 33,579 4.4 mi
44040 Gates Mills, OH 3,020 5.6 mi
44060 Mentor, OH 60,211 5.4 mi
44132 Euclid, OH 14,071 6.2 mi
44026 Chesterland, OH 11,116 5.9 mi
44123 Euclid, OH 17,637 7.5 mi
44143 Cleveland, OH 24,499 6.3 mi
44117 Euclid, OH 10,224 8.0 mi
44072 Novelty, OH 4,383 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

44060 standard
Mentor, OH
Pop: 60,211
44077 standard
Painesville, OH
Pop: 56,491
44095 standard
Eastlake, OH
Pop: 33,579
44057 standard
Madison, OH
Pop: 19,961
44092 standard
Wickliffe, OH
Pop: 16,835
44081 standard
Perry, OH
Pop: 7,088

Related Areas

Lake County Willoughby, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44094 in? ▼
ZIP code 44094 (Willoughby) 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 44094? ▼
ZIP code 44094 in Willoughby, OH has a population of 35,234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44094? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44094 is $78,772, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44094? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44094 is $259,900, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44094? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44094 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44094? ▼
ZIP code 44094 has 1,231 business establishments employing approximately 17,829 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44094? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44094 are: Health care and social assistance (157), Professional, scientific, and technical services (143), Manufacturing (137). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44094? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44094 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 44094? ▼
In ZIP code 44094, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% 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 44094? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44094 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44094? ▼
In ZIP code 44094, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44094? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44094 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Willoughby, OH

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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