44077 ZIP Code — Painesville, OH
Lake County, Ohio
ZIP code 44077 is located in Painesville, Ohio, within Lake County. It covers approximately 60.54 square miles and serves a population of 58,369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.
About ZIP code 44077
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 $208,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $80,861. 36% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
58,369
population
60.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44077 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44077
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44077. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Painesville | Acceptable |
| Painesville | Acceptable |
| Painesville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44081 Perry (4.9 mi)
44060 Mentor (7 mi)
44086 Thompson (7.8 mi)
44057 Madison (8.2 mi)
44024 Chardon (9.9 mi)
44024 Chardon (9.9 mi)
44094 Willoughby (10.4 mi)
44064 Montville (11 mi)
44095 Eastlake (13 mi)
44026 Chesterland (13.6 mi)
44041 Geneva (13.9 mi)
44046 Huntsburg (14.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58,369 |
| Population density | 964 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 60.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7125 |
| Longitude | -81.2025 |
| 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 | 39.0% | 37.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 34.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 22.5% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
58,369
Population
964
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$80,861
Median household income
$40,312
Per capita income
$208,600
Median home value
$961
Median monthly rent
73.7%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
18,762
Housing units
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,698
Under 5
1,661
1,913
5–9
1,872
1,763
10–14
1,725
2,035
15–19
1,992
1,465
20–24
1,434
3,216
25–34
3,146
3,921
35–44
3,836
4,048
45–54
3,961
1,930
55–59
1,889
2,206
60–64
2,159
3,397
65–74
3,323
1,398
75–84
1,368
512
85+
501
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,022 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 45,347 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 10,499 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Black or African American
5.8%
Two or more races
5.5%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,641 | 78.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,637 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,591 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,412 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 2,022 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 523 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 143 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.0% | 37.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 34.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 22.5% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
13.4%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $80,861 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
19.3%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,600 |
| Median rent / month | $961 |
| Owner occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter occupied | 26.3% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 72.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 23.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.8% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,478 | 49.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,544 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,785 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,454 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,671 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,544 | 32.4% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.6% | 24.8% |
| Married | 51.3% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 967 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 741 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,755 | 43.4% |
| High school | 3,231 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,559 | 19.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.7%
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Retail trade
10.6%
Professional & management
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.7% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.3% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
20.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.5% |
| Retirement income | 27.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,837 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,010 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 2,683 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,287 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 221 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 54,620 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 53,840 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 44,787 | 76.7% |
| Foreign born | 780 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,749 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,103 | 29.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,848 | 15.2% |
| French | 6,421 | 11% |
| Irish | 2,525 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 1,907 | 3.3% |
| English | 647 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 177 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 103 | 0.2% |
| German | 75 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 65 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44077
What part of Painesville is ZIP code 44077?
ZIP code 44077 covers a portion of Painesville, Ohio, within Lake County.
What county is ZIP code 44077 in?
ZIP code 44077 falls within Lake County, Ohio.
Does ZIP code 44077 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 44077 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 44077?
ZIP code 44077 has an estimated population of 58,369 residents, with a density of 964 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44077?
The median home value in ZIP code 44077 is $208,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44077?
The median household income in ZIP code 44077 is $80,861, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 44077 in?
ZIP code 44077 observes the EST timezone.