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Oberlin, OH
City in Lorain County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44074.
Population
8,329
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,691
ZIP codes
1
Oberlin and its ZIP codes
Oberlin at a glance
- Oberlin is about 5.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 214th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $81,308 a year, 14% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,600 (5% above Ohio) and median rent is $995 a month.
Local data for Oberlin, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oberlin, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,308
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$225,600
Median rent
$995/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
53.8%
Median age
27.3
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,532), Irish Americans (1,198), Italian Americans (374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lorain County. PPP loans are for Oberlin.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -1.9 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
$22.2M
277 loans, 2,630 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oberlin, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked25.2%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oberlin, 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
83° / 18°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oberlin, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Oberlin
1 in or overlapping Oberlin. Population shown
Cities near Oberlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KiptonVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| South AmherstVillage | 4.8 mi | 2.4 |
| LaGrangeVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Pheasant RunCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| BirminghamCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| AmherstCity | 8.3 mi | 7.1 |
| ElyriaCity | 8.4 mi | 20.6 |
| WellingtonVillage | 8.5 mi | 3.6 |
| GraftonVillage | 9.2 mi | 4.9 |
| VermilionCity | 9.5 mi | 10.6 |
| WakemanVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Eaton EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| LorainCity | 12 mi | 23.6 |
| RochesterVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| North RidgevilleCity | 13 mi | 23.4 |
| SpencerVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oberlin, OH in?
- Oberlin is in Lorain County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Oberlin, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oberlin include 44074.
- What is the population of Oberlin, OH?
- About 8,329 people live in Oberlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oberlin?
- Nearby places include Kipton (4.3 mi), South Amherst (4.8 mi), LaGrange (6.2 mi), Pheasant Run (6.6 mi), Birmingham (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023