| City: | Grand River, Ohio |
| County: | Lake County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:44:39 PM |
| Population: | 421 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 436 / 440 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.7451, -81.2852 |
| Land Area: | 0.937 sq mi |
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Grand River sits on Lake Erie's shore in northeastern Ohio, tucked into Lake County where the Grand River meets the lake. This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery alternative exists across the 0.53 square mile village.
The post office maintains 263 PO Boxes for 198 households. That's 1.33 boxes per household, meaning the office serves people beyond the village itself. Nearby condominiums (Grand Key, Grand Harbor, Nautical Ridge) and surrounding areas without regular carrier service rely on Grand River's post office.
Rural carrier routes handle what limited delivery exists. Two rural routes cover 98 delivery points, but most residents and seasonal property owners use PO Boxes. River Street has the most addresses with 24 records, followed by Singer Avenue and Wetmore Avenue with 12 each.
This isn't a year-round tourist spot. Only 8 of 206 housing units sit vacant, and none are seasonal. The 421 residents skew older (median age 48.7) with a working-class profile. Median household income is $76,905 and median home value is $149,400.
Transportation and warehousing employs a striking number of workers here. The American Community Survey counts 332 transportation workers among the local workforce, far exceeding the resident population. Coast Guard Road hints at the maritime character. Grand River's location at the river mouth and Lake Erie shore makes it a natural base for shipping, marina operations, and Coast Guard activity.
20 businesses operate locally, employing 316 people. That employment-to-population ratio shows Grand River functions as a small employment hub, not just a bedroom community. Many who work here commute from elsewhere, while residents work throughout the Cleveland metro area.
Mail to Grand River addresses requires a PO Box:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Grand River, OH 44045This is a PO Box Only delivery zone, so street addresses aren't valid for mail delivery despite the existence of limited rural carrier routes.
Street names like River Street and Coast Guard Road mark Grand River's identity as a Lake Erie port village where the Grand River meets the lake.
ZIP Code 44045 has 421 residents and 198 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 48.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 421Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 611Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 449.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $79,408Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 198Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $162,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.66Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 479 | 408 | 375 | 373 | 387 | 348 | 371 | 477 | 464 | 604 | 680 | 662 | 564 | 611 |
| Decennial Census | 422 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 421 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.7
Male Median Age: 49.4
Female Median Age: 48.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Female | 15 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 12 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Total | 21 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 10 | 35 | 25 | 49 | 42 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 10 |
| White: | 385 | 91.23% |
| Black: | 9 | 2.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 4.50% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 1.66% |
| Total: | 422 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 195 | 46.32% | 49.4 years |
| Females: | 226 | 53.68% | 48.4 years |
| Total: | 421 | 100% | 48.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 583 | 95.42% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.49% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 19 | 3.11% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 4.09% |
| Total Population: | 611 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 586 | 95.91% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 25 | 4.09% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $79,408, which is a touch higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $34,408 (76.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,002. Family households earn a median of $103,125 versus $60,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,125). By gender, male median income is $67,500 and female is $57,946, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,554 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.5%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is on par with the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (31.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,000 | $45,417 | $48,750 | $61,667 | $63,125 | $47,083 | $53,125 | $64,375 | $66,406 | $64,432 | $77,650 | $83,173 | $76,905 | $79,408 |
| Median Family Income | $46,250 | $49,063 | $55,000 | $65,000 | $68,750 | $67,125 | $71,250 | $81,375 | $81,875 | $75,875 | $78,958 | $87,917 | $90,625 | $103,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,333 | $35,694 | $35,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $28,947 | $29,205 | $29,688 | $29,688 | $29,489 | $56,250 | $36,250 | $45,625 | $60,000 |
| Median Male Income | $43,295 | $43,750 | $46,250 | $47,500 | $0 | $47,500 | $45,417 | $50,595 | $50,441 | $36,563 | $51,667 | $58,558 | $55,000 | $67,500 |
| Median Female Income | $33,125 | $36,250 | $38,333 | $37,083 | $0 | $31,250 | $38,333 | $40,000 | $41,161 | $32,969 | $42,604 | $45,268 | $48,833 | $57,946 |
| Employed: | 393 | 70.68% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 3.78% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 142 | 25.54% |
| Total: | 556 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 91 | 23.16% |
| Service: | 52 | 13.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 123 | 31.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 26 | 6.62% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 101 | 25.70% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 393 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $162,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $22,300 (15.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,900. The median gross rent is $1,037, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $162 (18.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $87. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.92% (78.11% with a mortgage, 21.89% free-and-clear) and renters 17.08% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.44%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $140,200 | $140,200 | $130,000 | $140,000 | $126,500 | $123,500 | $124,000 | $131,700 | $129,600 | $115,700 | $119,900 | $146,000 | $149,400 | $162,500 |
| Less than $500: | 10 | 20.83% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 8.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 19 | 39.58% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 15 | 31.25% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $875 | $892 | $950 | $821 | $817 | $871 | $945 | $962 | $950 | $943 | $750 | $850 | $917 | $1,037 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 182 | 64.77% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 51 | 18.15% |
| Renter Occupied: | 48 | 17.08% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 281 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 281 | 96.56% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 3.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 291 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 274 | 94.16% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 17 | 5.84% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 291 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.70% 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 95.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 20.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.37%). College enrollment is 20.25%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 2.19% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 2.58% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 203 | 40.36% |
| Some college, no degree: | 151 | 30.02% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 4.17% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 61 | 12.13% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 43 | 8.55% |
| Total: | 503 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 479 | 95.23% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 104 | 20.68% |
| Private Insurance: | 461 | 67.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 185 | 27.05% |
| No Insurance: | 38 | 5.56% |
| Total: | 684 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 646 | 94.44% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.0% | 26.1% | 25.9% | 15.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 4.5% | 6.7% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 39 | 49.37% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 30.38% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 20.25% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 63 | 79.75% |
ZIP Code 44045 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 300 people with an annual payroll of $17,942,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 859Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 21Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,914,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $17,942,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 300Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 44045 is located in Lake County, Ohio, within the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17410) and Ohio's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 44045. It covers 0.937 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.026 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Cleveland, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17410Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Cleveland-Akron, OH CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.937 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.026 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1953.14 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Cleveland-Lorain-Elyria, OH PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3931234Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Grand River village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 44045 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.