County ProfileOH
Lorain County
Population: 312,964 · 16 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
312,964
People
Median age
42.1
Housing
Total households
127,544
Income
Median household income
$73,347
Housing
Total housing units
136,548
Employment
Employment rate
58.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.7%
County details
Local time 03:14:15(ET)| Name | Lorain |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 16total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 14 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 440 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 41.4388045, -82.179722 |
| Land area | 490.5 sq miles(1,270.5 km²) |
Map of Lorain county, Ohio with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Lorain County
Compare the largest cities in Lorain County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | 65,211 | $48,685 | 3ZIPs |
| Elyria | 52,656 | $54,945 | 2ZIPs |
| North Ridgeville | 35,280 | $96,698 | 1ZIPs |
| Avon Lake | 25,206 | $115,567 | 1ZIPs |
| Avon | 24,847 | $135,915 | 1ZIPs |
| Amherst | 12,681 | $90,725 | 1ZIPs |
| Sheffield Lake | 8,957 | $69,632 | 1ZIPs |
| Columbia Station | 8,931 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Oberlin | 8,555 | $81,308 | 1ZIPs |
| Grafton | 5,895 | $90,724 | 1ZIPs |
| Wellington | 4,799 | $61,578 | 1ZIPs |
| Lagrange | 2,595 | $94,922 | 1ZIPs |
| Kipton | 209 | $69,107 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Lorain County
Review the most populated postal areas across Lorain County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44035 | Elyria | $56,408 | 61,921 |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville | $96,485 | 35,630 |
| 44052 | Lorain | $45,023 | 29,249 |
| 44012 | Avon Lake | $115,567 | 25,206 |
| 44011 | Avon | $135,915 | 24,847 |
| 44001 | Amherst | $90,139 | 20,837 |
| 44053 | Lorain | $67,484 | 20,735 |
| 44055 | Lorain | $40,636 | 19,331 |
| 44044 | Grafton | $88,333 | 14,911 |
| 44054 | Sheffield Lake | $75,572 | 12,484 |
| 44074 | Oberlin | $80,801 | 11,957 |
| 44090 | Wellington | $76,906 | 11,085 |
| 44028 | Columbia Station | $87,595 | 8,931 |
| 44050 | Lagrange | $103,611 | 6,724 |
| 44049 | Kipton | $68,929 | 194 |
| 44036 | Elyria | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS