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Wellington, OH
Village in Lorain County, Ohio.
Population
4,593
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,260
ZIP codes
0
Wellington and its ZIP codes
Wellington at a glance
- Wellington is about 4.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,578, 14% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,000 (8% below Ohio) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Wellington, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wellington, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,578
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$197,000
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (970), Irish Americans (706), Italian Americans (284).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lorain County. PPP loans are for Wellington.
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
Wellington, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.5%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wellington, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellington, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Wellington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pheasant RunCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| RochesterVillage | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| SpencerVillage | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| LaGrangeVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| OberlinCity | 8.5 mi | 4.9 |
| KiptonVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.1 |
| New LondonVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| WakemanVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Cinnamon LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| GraftonVillage | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| South AmherstVillage | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| LodiVillage | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| BirminghamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| West SalemVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| PolkVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellington, OH in?
- Wellington is in Lorain County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Wellington, OH?
- About 4,593 people live in Wellington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellington?
- Nearby places include Pheasant Run (4.8 mi), Rochester (5.1 mi), Spencer (6.5 mi), LaGrange (7.5 mi), Oberlin (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023