Checked
Vermilion, OH
City in Lorain County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44089.
Population
10,343
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
976
ZIP codes
1
Vermilion and its ZIP codes
Vermilion at a glance
- Vermilion is about 3.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 184th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $69,701, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,600 (15% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,099 a month.
Local data for Vermilion, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vermilion, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,701
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$183,600
Median rent
$1,099/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,381), Irish Americans (1,505), Polish Americans (777).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lorain County. PPP loans are for Vermilion.
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
How people get to work
Vermilion, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vermilion, 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 zone40 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vermilion, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Vermilion
1 in or overlapping Vermilion. Population shown
Cities near Vermilion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AmherstCity | 3.7 mi | 7.1 |
| South AmherstVillage | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| BirminghamCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Beulah BeachCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| LorainCity | 7.6 mi | 23.6 |
| MitiwangaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| OberlinCity | 9.5 mi | 4.9 |
| KiptonVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ElyriaCity | 10 mi | 20.6 |
| Berlin HeightsVillage | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| SheffieldVillage | 12 mi | 10.7 |
| WakemanVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Sheffield LakeCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| HuronCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| North RidgevilleCity | 15 mi | 23.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vermilion, OH in?
- Vermilion is in Lorain County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Vermilion, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vermilion include 44089.
- What is the population of Vermilion, OH?
- About 10,343 people live in Vermilion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vermilion?
- Nearby places include Amherst (3.7 mi), South Amherst (5.3 mi), Birmingham (5.8 mi), Beulah Beach (7.2 mi), Lorain (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023