44055 ZIP Code
Lorain, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 44055 |
| City/Town: | Lorain |
| County: | Lorain |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,775 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,706 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,369 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,300 |
| Median Home Value: | $88,200 |
| Land Area: | 6.3 sq miles
16.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4341, -82.1341 |
Population Information (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,775 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,418 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,357 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,085 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,219 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,262 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,587 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,382 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,628 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,543 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,130 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,570 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,459 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,652 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 961 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 297 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $88,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $820 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,300 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,173 | 87.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,127 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,115 | 50.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,058 | 49.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,240 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 810 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,701 | 12.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,493 | 41.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,235 | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 914 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 766 | 5.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 321 | 2.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (44055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,706 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,022 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,421 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,369 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,694 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,212 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 482 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,180 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,278 | 88.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 745 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 189 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,249 | 56.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,736 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 196 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 145 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,485 | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,964 | 20.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,124 | 20.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,530 | 38.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,721 | 8.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5,408 | 27.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 42 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 359 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (44055 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,095 | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 971 | 11.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 890 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 947 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,367 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,495 | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 711 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 498 | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 87 | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 112 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (44055 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,102 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,262 | 15.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 67 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 72 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 159 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 336 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (44055 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 322 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,606 | 19.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 76 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,320 | 16.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 548 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 181 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 611 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,822 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 944 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 442 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 185 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.8% | 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 (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,689 | 89.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,173 | 41.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,621 | 58.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,082 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (44055 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,173 | 63.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,590 | 31.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,441 | 17.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,259 | 15.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 470 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,496 | 30.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (44055 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,640 | 71.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 288 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 628 | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 343 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 348 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 520 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 392 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 141 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (44055 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 110 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 294 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 441 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 647 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 908 | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,512 | 16.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,786 | 19.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 730 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,872 | 30.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (44055 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 361 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 693 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,368 | 25.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,693 | 50.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,047 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 138 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (44055 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,934 | 84.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 132 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,081 | 13.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (44055 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 697 | 8.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,532 | 43.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,656 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,288 | 15.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (44055 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 578 | 14.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,918 | 46.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 847 | 20.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 299 | 7.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 231 | 5.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 224 | 5.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (44055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,030 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $453 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $820 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,173 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,713 | 21.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 633 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,241 | 27.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,360 | 41.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,220 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,402 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (44055 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,668 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,621 | 47.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,905 | 24.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 640 | 8.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,430 | 18.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,747 | 48.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (44055 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,679 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 201 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 254 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,793 | 38.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,377 | 29.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,054 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,264 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 984 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,771 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,702 | 18.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 306 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,383 | 64.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,013 | 27.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (44055 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,906 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,639 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,961 | 74.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 645 | 24.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 224 | 8.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 33 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (44055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,929 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,080 | 10.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 846 | 40.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 846 | 40.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 846 | 40.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 113 | 5.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 647 | 31.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 0.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (44055 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,690 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,515 | 77.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,175 | 22.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,888 | 20.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 199 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 70 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (44055 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,173 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,375 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Lorain, OH44055