Lorain County, OH ZIP Codes
Ohio (OH) · 16 ZIP codes · 13 cities
16
ZIP codes
315,595
population (2021)
+4.7%
pop change since 2010
39093
FIPS code
Lorain County ZIP code map
About Lorain County
Lorain County is located in Ohio and contains 16 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 315,595 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.7% from 301,356 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lorain County is 39093.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 315,595 |
| 2010 population | 301,356 |
| Change | +4.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| FIPS code | 39093 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lorain County
Amherst
Avon
Avon Lake
Columbia Station
Elyria
Grafton
Kipton
Lagrange
Lorain
North Ridgeville
Oberlin
Sheffield Lake
Wellington
ZIP codes for Lorain County, OH (16)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44001 | Amherst | Lorain | View map |
| 44011 | Avon | Lorain | View map |
| 44012 | Avon Lake | Lorain | View map |
| 44028 | Columbia Station | Lorain | View map |
| 44035 | Elyria | Lorain | View map |
| 44036 | Elyria | Lorain | View map |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville | Lorain | View map |
| 44044 | Grafton | Lorain | View map |
| 44049 | Kipton | Lorain | View map |
| 44050 | Lagrange | Lorain | View map |
| 44052 | Lorain | Lorain | View map |
| 44053 | Lorain | Lorain | View map |
| 44054 | Sheffield Lake | Lorain | View map |
| 44055 | Lorain | Lorain | View map |
| 44074 | Oberlin | Lorain | View map |
| 44090 | Wellington | Lorain | View map |
Demographics & statistics
304,045
Population
41.5
Median age
$74,047
Median household income
$37,179
Per capita income
$210,286
Median home value
$1,008
Median monthly rent
75.8%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
97,200
Housing units
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8,346
Under 5
8,208
9,347
5–9
9,193
9,727
10–14
9,568
9,893
15–19
9,731
9,410
20–24
9,256
17,533
25–34
17,244
18,711
35–44
18,404
20,059
45–54
19,729
11,035
55–59
10,854
10,481
60–64
10,308
17,064
65–74
16,784
8,211
75–84
8,077
3,464
85+
3,408
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 66,212 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 237,833 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 57,008 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black or African American
7.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
Other race
1.5%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245,818 | 76.2% |
| Two or more races | 25,213 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 23,547 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,595 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 4,992 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 3,791 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 661 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $74,047 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
22.8%
$300k–$500k
21.3%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,286 |
| Median rent / month | $1,008 |
| Owner occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter occupied | 24.2% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.4% |
| Electricity | 18.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 56,167 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8,533 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 22,042 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 33,942 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 33,834 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 40,254 | 34.5% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 27.7% |
| Married | 49.2% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4,451 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 3,710 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 28,141 | 38.6% |
| High school | 16,373 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 18,603 | 27.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Retail trade
11.4%
Professional & management
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Construction
6.3%
Public administration
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
23.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.1% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17,382 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 287,491 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 6,412 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,909 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 752 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 634 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 295,389 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 288,493 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 235,638 | 77.2% |
| Foreign born | 6,896 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,656 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,330 | 67.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 42,583 | 14% |
| French | 29,256 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 25,733 | 8.5% |
| Irish | 11,953 | 3.9% |
| English | 2,200 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 955 | 0.3% |
| German | 716 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 609 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 448 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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