ZIP Code 44044 in Grafton, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Grafton, Ohio
Names to Avoid:
North Eaton
County:Lorain County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:03:06 AM
Population:14,911 [See All]
Area Codes:436 / 440
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.2684, -82.0458
Land Area:54.127 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 44044 has 14,911 residents and 4,589 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 44.8 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.0% male and 39.0% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.2%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,911Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:14,422Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:12,869Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:275.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$86,582Source: Census ACS
Households:4,589Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$231,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.87Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--15,90515,79015,50915,72214,94314,79714,90215,40015,10014,75515,05314,62914,422
Decennial Census15,951------------------14,911------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.8

Male Median Age: 43.3

Female Median Age: 47.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male22832632941852472879072771870486576466049835926613364
Female261281310392288249338330266369481509472394381234127128
Total4896076398108129771,1281,0579841,0731,3461,2731,132892740500260192
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,40584.47%
Black:1,60410.92%
Hispanic:*4553.10%
Asian:540.37%
American Indian:280.19%
Hawaiian:30.02%
Other:1360.93%
Total:14,685100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:9,10161.04%43.3 years
Females:5,81038.96%47.7 years
Total:14,911100%44.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,96196.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1461.01%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2131.48%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1022.18%
Total Population:14,422100%
Total Native Population:14,10797.82%
Total Foreign-born Population:3152.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $86,582, which is markedly greater than the state median ($69,680), is up $23,083 (36.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,989. Family households earn a median of $99,234 versus $61,632 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,602). By gender, male median income is $59,375 and female is $50,833, which is lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,542 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is a bit above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$63,499$63,844$63,834$66,363$67,726$67,871$72,868$74,480$74,593$74,464$77,491$82,635$86,582
Median Family Income$70,743$69,583$70,643$75,109$76,820$78,049$83,181$86,379$85,587$82,266$92,518$95,598$99,234
Median NonFamily Income$38,068$40,774$41,164$45,153$46,783$45,340$47,068$44,309$48,155$48,500$51,823$53,852$61,632
Median Male Income$46,238$45,610$46,279$47,889$45,630$45,500$45,965$51,451$51,923$47,459$50,867$57,482$59,375
Median Female Income$35,399$35,836$38,125$39,500$40,648$41,078$44,671$42,391$49,848$50,449$52,178$53,766$50,833
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,68245.14%
Unemployed:3122.48%
Not In Labor Force:6,59352.38%
Total:12,587100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,01135.39%
Service:78713.85%
Sales and Office:1,16120.43%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:59610.49%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,12719.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,682100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $231,200, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $64,600 (38.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51,800. The median gross rent is $995, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $129 (14.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $204. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.33% (63.81% with a mortgage, 36.19% free-and-clear) and renters 11.67% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.83%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$166,600$164,400$163,800$164,400$166,100$166,300$169,100$173,600$179,400$177,900$186,600$218,900$231,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:153.07%
$500 to $999:20742.42%
$1,000 to $1,499:13527.66%
$1,500 to $1,999:193.89%
$2,000 to $2,499:183.69%
$2,500 to $2,999:326.56%
$3,000 or more:61.23%
No Rent:5611.48%
Total:488100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$866$847$885$945$982$898$926$850$791$793$865$942$995
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,35756.36%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,33731.97%
Renter Occupied:48811.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,182100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,18297.17%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1222.83%
Total Housing Units:4,304100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,13396.03%
Multi-Family Units:1713.97%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:4,304100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.50%, which is just under the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.20%), up 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.64%). College enrollment is 33.46%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.50%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2211.95%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9728.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,40738.94%
Some college, no degree:2,68623.73%
Associate's degree:1,14410.11%
Bachelor's degree:1,38812.26%
Graduate or professional degree:4994.41%
Total:11,317100%
High school or higher:10,12489.46%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,88716.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:8,55565.43%
Public Insurance:4,08031.20%
No Insurance:4403.37%
Total:13,075100%
Has Health Insurance:12,63596.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty1.0%1.5%1.6%2.3%3.1%2.4%2.3%2.8%3.4%3.0%2.9%3.2%3.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:100.35%
Kindergarten:1826.42%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,12339.64%
High school (grades 9-12):57020.12%
College or graduate school:94833.46%
Total:2,833100%
Early Childhood:1926.78%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,87566.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 44044 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 227 business establishments, employing about 1,984 people with an annual payroll of $92,734,000. USPS data shows 5,107 residential mailboxes and 191 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,107Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:191Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,174Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,620Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:7Source: USPS
# of Businesses:227Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$23,568,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$92,734,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,984Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 44044 is located in Lorain County, Ohio, within the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17410) and Ohio's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,171,978 people, about 0.69% of whom live in ZIP Code 44044. It covers 54.127 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.449 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Cleveland, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:17410Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,171,978Source: Census
MSA:Cleveland-Akron, OH CMSASource: Census
Land Area:54.127 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.449 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5626.47 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Cleveland-Lorain-Elyria, OH PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3931150Source: Census
Place Name:Grafton village; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


44045 | | 44041

Schools in ZIP Code 44044


ZIP Code 44044 is in the Midview Local School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Midview North Elementary School 13070 Durkee Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
District: Midview Local School District
Midview West Elementary School 13080 Durkee Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
District: Midview Local School District
Midview High School 38199 Capel Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
District: Midview Local School District
Midview Middle School 12865 Grafton Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
District: Midview Local School District
Midview East Intermediate School 13060 Durkee Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
District: Midview Local School District
Little Middies Preschool 13060 Durkee Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
District: Midview Local School District
Midview Virtual Programming 38199 Capel Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
District: Midview Local School District
Christian Community School 35716 Royalton Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 44044


Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria 120 Market Drive
Elyria, OH 44035
Type: Post Secondary
Lorain County Joint Vocational School District 15181 St Rte 58 S
Oberlin, OH 44074
Type: Post Secondary
Oberlin College 70 N Professor St
Oberlin, OH 44074
Type: Post Secondary
Lorain County Community College 1005 North Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035-1691
Type: Post Secondary
Ohio Business College-Sheffield 5095 Waterford Dr.
Sheffield Village, OH 44035-0701
Type: Post Secondary
Medina County Career Center 1101 W Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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