ZIP code 44001
Where is ZIP code 44001?
Amherst, Ohio
Lorain County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 44001 belongs to Amherst, Ohio in Lorain County. 44001 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 440. About 21,448 people live in the 44001 area, where the median household income is $90,139. The closest ZIP codes are 44074 (Oberlin, 5.2 mi south), 44053 (Lorain, 5.5 mi northeast) and 44816 (Birmingham, 5.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 44001 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Amherst |
| Also accepted | South Amherst, Vermilion |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Lorain County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 440 |
| Coordinates | 41.3617, -82.2538 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 440 |
Population and income in 44001
| Population | 21,448 · higher than 84% of Ohio ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 646 · higher than 65% of Ohio ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45 years · higher than 72% of Ohio ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $90,139 · higher than 81% of Ohio ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $43,694 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $234,500 · higher than 74% of Ohio ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,062 a month |
| Housing units | 8,507 |
| Households | 8,194 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 13% |
| Land area | 33.22 sq mi (plus 0.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 44001. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 44001
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44074 | Oberlin, OH | 5.2 mi S | Standard |
| 44053 | Lorain, OH | 5.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 44816 | Birmingham, OH | 5.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 44089 | Vermilion, OH | 6.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 44049 | Kipton, OH | 7.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 44035 | Elyria, OH | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 44052 | Lorain, OH | 7.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 44055 | Lorain, OH | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 44889 | Wakeman, OH | 9.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 44036 | Elyria, OH | 9.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 44050 | Lagrange, OH | 10.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 44054 | Sheffield Lake, OH | 11.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 44001 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 44001
123 MAIN ST
AMHERST OH 44001
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SOUTH AMHERST and VERMILION as the city name for 44001. Avoid Brownhelm, Henrietta, S Amherst and So Amherst: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (44001-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 44001?
- 44001 is a Amherst, Ohio ZIP code. South Amherst and Vermilion are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 44001 in?
- ZIP code 44001 is in Lorain County, Ohio.
- What time zone is ZIP code 44001 in?
- 44001 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 44001?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 44001 use area code 440.
- What is the population of ZIP code 44001?
- About 21,448 people live in ZIP code 44001, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 44001?
- The median household income in 44001 is $90,139 a year, higher than 81% of Ohio ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 44001?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 44001 are 44074 (Oberlin, 5.2 miles), 44053 (Lorain, 5.5 miles), 44816 (Birmingham, 5.6 miles) and 44089 (Vermilion, 6.2 miles).