44054 ZIP Code — Sheffield Lake, OH

Lorain County, Ohio

ZIP code 44054 is located in Sheffield Lake, Ohio, within Lorain County. It covers approximately 12.52 square miles and serves a population of 12,649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.

About ZIP code 44054

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,088. 41% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44054 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,649

population

12.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheffield Lake	Acceptable
Sheffield Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44055 Lorain (2.6 mi) 44052 Lorain (3 mi) 44011 Avon (4.2 mi) 44012 Avon Lake (4.9 mi) 44035 Elyria (6.5 mi) 44053 Lorain (6.8 mi) 44039 North Ridgeville (7.2 mi) 44145 Westlake (8.8 mi) 44140 Bay Village (9.4 mi) 44070 North Olmsted (9.7 mi) 44001 Amherst (10.4 mi) 44001 Amherst (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,649
Population density	1,010 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	12.52 sq mi
Water area	1.35 sq mi
Latitude	41.4613
Longitude	-82.0995
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	34.8%	42.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	31.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

12,649

Population

1,010

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$72,088

Median household income

$40,342

Per capita income

$165,300

Median home value

$1,062

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

4,808

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

219

Under 5

223

276

5–9

282

372

10–14

380

328

15–19

336

311

20–24

317

780

25–34

797

756

35–44

772

761

45–54

777

577

55–59

590

554

60–64

566

960

65–74

980

295

75–84

302

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,169	17.1%
18 and over	10,480	82.9%
65 and over	2,675	21.1%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Black or African American 2.2%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,464	87.1%
Two or more races	601	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	510	3.9%
Black or African American	289	2.2%
Other race	162	1.2%
Asian	133	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	42.5%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	31.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$72,088

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,300
Median rent / month	$1,062
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	8.8%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	19.6%
1950–1959	20.5%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.7%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,616	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	617	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	923	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,375	24.9%
Households with children under 18	1,275	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,882	34.0%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	23.0%
Married	50.1%	50.2%
Separated	0.3%	2.5%
Widowed	1.5%	9.6%
Divorced	14.6%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	117	4.1%
Kindergarten	104	3.7%
Elementary school	1,059	37.5%
High school	682	24.1%
College / grad school	865	30.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 21.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Construction 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Professional & management 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 19.5%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 32.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	749	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,207	96.5%
Spanish	91	0.7%
Other Indo-European	49	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	31	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,247	96.8%
Born in same state	12,144	96.0%
Born in different state	9,838	77.8%
Foreign born	103	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	402	3.2%
Not a US citizen	307	76.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,752	13.9%
French	1,561	12.3%
Arab	709	5.6%
Irish	688	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	182	1.4%
Norwegian	58	0.5%
Polish	32	0.3%
Dutch	28	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44054

What city is ZIP code 44054 in?

ZIP code 44054 is primarily assigned to Sheffield Lake, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44054 in?

ZIP code 44054 falls within Lorain County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44054 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 44054 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44054?

The median home value in ZIP code 44054 is $165,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 44054?

ZIP code 44054 has an estimated population of 12,649 residents, with a density of 1,010 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44054?

The median household income in ZIP code 44054 is $72,088, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44054 in?

ZIP code 44054 observes the EST timezone.