44074 ZIP Code — Oberlin, OH
Lorain County, Ohio
ZIP code 44074 is located in Oberlin, Ohio, within Lorain County. It covers approximately 50.92 square miles and serves a population of 11,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.
About ZIP code 44074
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $68,014. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,727
population
50.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44074 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44074
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44074. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oberlin | Acceptable |
| Oberlin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44050 Lagrange (5.8 mi)
44050 Lagrange (5.8 mi)
44001 Amherst (5.9 mi)
44001 Amherst (5.9 mi)
44001 Amherst (5.9 mi)
44001 Amherst (5.9 mi)
44035 Elyria (7.4 mi)
44035 Elyria (7.4 mi)
44090 Wellington (8.3 mi)
44090 Wellington (8.3 mi)
44889 Wakeman (8.8 mi)
44889 Wakeman (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,727 |
| Population density | 230 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 50.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2906 |
| Longitude | -82.2242 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 440 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.5% | 42.5% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 31.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.3% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
11,727
Population
230
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$68,014
Median household income
$31,403
Per capita income
$205,100
Median home value
$983
Median monthly rent
61.3%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
2,617
Housing units
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
131
Under 5
149
216
5–9
244
205
10–14
232
818
15–19
924
1,034
20–24
1,169
376
25–34
424
444
35–44
502
477
45–54
540
231
55–59
261
396
60–64
448
565
65–74
638
411
75–84
465
200
85+
227
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,340 | 11.4% |
| 18 and over | 10,387 | 88.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,506 | 21.4% |
| Median age | 34.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.5%
Two or more races
9.9%
Black or African American
9.5%
Asian
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,973 | 74.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,196 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,143 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 347 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 312 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.5% | 42.5% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 31.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.3% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $68,014 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
24.3%
$200k–$300k
29.4%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,100 |
| Median rent / month | $983 |
| Owner occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter occupied | 38.7% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
| Single-family detached | 70.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% |
| 3 or more | 20.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.0% |
| Electricity | 20.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,756 | 46.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 184 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 588 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,247 | 33.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 597 | 15.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,682 | 44.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.1% | 47.1% |
| Married | 36.4% | 33.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
24.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 57 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 130 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 692 | 15.4% |
| High school | 239 | 5.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,387 | 75.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Retail trade
9.3%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Professional & management
6.4%
Other services
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
3.7%
Construction
2.6%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.5% |
| Service | 20.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.5% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 20.2% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 4.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.2%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
17.0%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
11.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.6% |
| Retirement income | 32.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 579 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 25.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.6% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,447 | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 235 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 133 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 57 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,239 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 11,096 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 6,958 | 59.3% |
| Foreign born | 143 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 488 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 214 | 43.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,345 | 11.5% |
| Italian | 1,332 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1,278 | 10.9% |
| Irish | 127 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 95 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 79 | 0.7% |
| English | 65 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 53 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.2% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44074
What city is ZIP code 44074 in?
ZIP code 44074 is primarily assigned to Oberlin, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44074 in?
ZIP code 44074 falls within Lorain County, Ohio.
Does ZIP code 44074 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 44074 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44074?
16% of residents in ZIP code 44074 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 44074?
ZIP code 44074 has an estimated population of 11,727 residents, with a density of 230 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44074?
The median home value in ZIP code 44074 is $205,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 44074 in?
ZIP code 44074 observes the EST timezone.