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Grafton, OH
Village in Lorain County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44044.
Population
5,657
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,147
ZIP codes
1
Grafton and its ZIP codes
Grafton at a glance
- Grafton is about 4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,724, 27% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,100 and median rent is $1,089 a month.
Local data for Grafton, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grafton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,724
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$216,100
Median rent
$1,089/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (788), Irish Americans (694), Mexican Americans (439).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lorain County. PPP loans are for Grafton.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,009
99,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,782
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $6,732 per person
PPP loans
$14.5M
249 loans, 1,681 jobs reported
How people get to work
Grafton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grafton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
786
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
627
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grafton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Grafton
1 in or overlapping Grafton. Population shown
Cities near Grafton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton EstatesCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| LaGrangeVillage | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Valley CityCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.9 |
| ElyriaCity | 7.2 mi | 20.6 |
| North RidgevilleCity | 7.3 mi | 23.4 |
| Pheasant RunCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| OberlinCity | 9.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Olmsted FallsCity | 9.5 mi | 4.1 |
| South AmherstVillage | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| North OlmstedCity | 11 mi | 11.7 |
| AvonCity | 11 mi | 20.8 |
| StrongsvilleCity | 11 mi | 24.6 |
| BereaCity | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| BrunswickCity | 12 mi | 13 |
| SheffieldVillage | 12 mi | 10.7 |
| WellingtonVillage | 12 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grafton, OH in?
- Grafton is in Lorain County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Grafton, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grafton include 44044.
- What is the population of Grafton, OH?
- About 5,657 people live in Grafton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grafton?
- Nearby places include Eaton Estates (2.6 mi), LaGrange (4.8 mi), Valley City (6.5 mi), Elyria (7.2 mi), North Ridgeville (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023