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Lorain, OH
City in Lorain County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44052, 44053, 44055.
Population
65,395
Land area
23.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,770
ZIP codes
3
Lorain and its ZIP codes
Lorain at a glance
- Lorain is about 9.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $48,685 a year, 32% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,200 (35% below Ohio) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Lorain, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools27
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks10
- Post Offices2
- Parks31
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants118
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Lorain, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,685
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$139,200
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (13,789), German Americans (7,850), Irish Americans (5,528).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lorain County. PPP loans are for Lorain.
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
$67.4M
1,476 loans, 7,931 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lorain, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lorain, 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
82° / 20°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lorain, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Lorain
3 in or overlapping Lorain. Population shown
Cities near Lorain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SheffieldVillage | 4.1 mi | 10.7 |
| AmherstCity | 4.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Sheffield LakeCity | 5.1 mi | 2.5 |
| ElyriaCity | 5.7 mi | 20.6 |
| South AmherstVillage | 7.2 mi | 2.4 |
| VermilionCity | 7.6 mi | 10.6 |
| AvonCity | 7.8 mi | 20.8 |
| Avon LakeCity | 8.6 mi | 11.1 |
| North RidgevilleCity | 8.8 mi | 23.4 |
| OberlinCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| Bay VillageCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| WestlakeCity | 12 mi | 15.9 |
| Eaton EstatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BirminghamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| GraftonVillage | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| North OlmstedCity | 13 mi | 11.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lorain, OH in?
- Lorain is in Lorain County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Lorain, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lorain include 44052, 44053, 44055.
- What is the population of Lorain, OH?
- About 65,395 people live in Lorain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lorain?
- Nearby places include Sheffield (4.1 mi), Amherst (4.5 mi), Sheffield Lake (5.1 mi), Elyria (5.7 mi), South Amherst (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023