44053 ZIP Code
Lorain, Ohio
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 44053 |
| City/Town: | Lorain |
| County: | Lorain |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,973 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,212 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,807 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,351 |
| Median Home Value: | $181,400 |
| Land Area: | 10.8 sq miles
28.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4301, -82.2222 |
Population Information (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,973 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,460 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,513 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,473 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,184 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,213 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,638 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 804 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,715 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,704 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,649 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,368 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,261 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,114 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,292 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 558 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $181,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $822 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,351 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,771 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 580 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,554 | 63.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,217 | 36.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,661 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 580 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 980 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,534 | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,517 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,114 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,850 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,086 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (44053 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,212 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,875 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,373 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,807 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,364 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,059 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 305 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,482 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,236 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,580 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 239 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,738 | 70.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,514 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 92 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 39 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 728 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,862 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,768 | 13.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,855 | 23.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 796 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,608 | 17.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 314 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 137 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (44053 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 434 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 604 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 718 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 510 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,123 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,470 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,570 | 17.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,267 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 868 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 207 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (44053 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,969 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,032 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 22 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 205 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 509 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (44053 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 299 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,839 | 18.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 161 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,480 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 441 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 148 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 313 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 774 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,666 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 911 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 277 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 750 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,266 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,815 | 65.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,144 | 38.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,461 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (44053 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,388 | 72.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,740 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,345 | 26.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 487 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,204 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (44053 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,913 | 63.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 361 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 266 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 247 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 669 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 958 | 10.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 770 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 167 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (44053 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 913 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,272 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 741 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 978 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,884 | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,172 | 23.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,029 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 142 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 186 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (44053 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 364 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,105 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,056 | 22.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,126 | 44.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,377 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 323 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (44053 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,738 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 55 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,840 | 32.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 49 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 61 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (44053 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 669 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,597 | 41.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,974 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,531 | 17.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (44053 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 197 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 572 | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,150 | 20.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,342 | 24.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,419 | 25.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 772 | 13.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 92 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (44053 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,406 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $533 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $822 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,771 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,634 | 41.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,387 | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,627 | 18.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,831 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,496 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,746 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (44053 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,132 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,050 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,758 | 46.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 250 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 872 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,941 | 36.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (44053 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,096 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 327 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 239 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,784 | 35.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,316 | 25.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,430 | 28.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,119 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,462 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,727 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,990 | 19.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 695 | 17.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,831 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,464 | 36.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (44053 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,632 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,034 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,591 | 78.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 381 | 18.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 92 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 62 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (44053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,687 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 786 | 3.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 286 | 36.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 286 | 36.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 286 | 36.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 144 | 18.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 27 | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 28 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 34 | 4.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (44053 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,500 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,738 | 91.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,762 | 9.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,479 | 7.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 208 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 64 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (44053 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,771 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,033 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Lorain, OH44053