44060 ZIP Code — Mentor, OH

Lake County, Ohio

ZIP code 44060 is located in Mentor, Ohio, within Lake County. It covers approximately 39.93 square miles and serves a population of 59,932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.

About ZIP code 44060

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,656. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 44060 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

59,932

population

39.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44060 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44060

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mentor	Acceptable
Mentor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44094 Willoughby (3.7 mi) 44095 Eastlake (6.1 mi) 44077 Painesville (7 mi) 44092 Wickliffe (8.8 mi) 44026 Chesterland (9.9 mi) 44132 Euclid (10.1 mi) 44024 Chardon (10.3 mi) 44024 Chardon (10.3 mi) 44040 Gates Mills (10.9 mi) 44143 Cleveland (11.2 mi) 44123 Euclid (11.4 mi) 44081 Perry (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	59,932
Population density	1,501 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	39.93 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	41.6776
Longitude	-81.3298
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	440

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	34.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	22.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

59,932

Population

1,501

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$81,656

Median household income

$42,873

Per capita income

$214,200

Median home value

$1,111

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

21,800

Housing units

33.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,516

Under 5

1,529

1,622

5–9

1,637

1,594

10–14

1,609

1,696

15–19

1,712

1,506

20–24

1,519

3,412

25–34

3,443

3,226

35–44

3,255

3,723

45–54

3,756

2,022

55–59

2,041

2,894

60–64

2,921

3,781

65–74

3,815

1,968

75–84

1,985

871

85+

879

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11,525	19.2%
18 and over	48,407	80.8%
65 and over	13,299	22.2%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 2.6%

Black or African American 1.7%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	54,543	88.5%
Two or more races	2,227	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,693	2.7%
Asian	1,595	2.6%
Black or African American	1,062	1.7%
Other race	452	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	34.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	22.5%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$81,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,200
Median rent / month	$1,111
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	25.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.4%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	13,054	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	1,572	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	4,769	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	6,160	24.1%
Households with children under 18	6,252	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	9,741	38.1%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	24.3%
Married	54.8%	51.9%
Separated	0.9%	0.9%
Widowed	3.2%	10.1%
Divorced	10.6%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	840	7.1%
Kindergarten	587	5.0%
Elementary school	5,187	44.0%
High school	2,477	21.0%
College / grad school	2,707	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 8.7%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4,001	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	56,887	94.9%
Spanish	1,597	2.8%
Other Indo-European	178	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	972	1.7%
Other languages	411	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	56,245	93.8%
Born in same state	55,990	93.4%
Born in different state	46,172	77.0%
Foreign born	255	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	3,687	6.2%
Not a US citizen	2,572	69.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11,630	19.4%
French	7,107	11.9%
Arab	2,262	3.8%
Irish	2,000	3.3%
Norwegian	368	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	307	0.5%
Polish	250	0.4%
Dutch	186	0.3%
German	146	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	95.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44060

What part of Mentor is ZIP code 44060?

ZIP code 44060 covers a portion of Mentor, Ohio, within Lake County.

What county is ZIP code 44060 in?

ZIP code 44060 falls within Lake County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44060 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 44060 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44060 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 44060 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 44060?

ZIP code 44060 has an estimated population of 59,932 residents, with a density of 1,501 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44060?

The median home value in ZIP code 44060 is $214,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 44060 in?

ZIP code 44060 observes the EST timezone.