Oberlin
City in Lorain County, Ohio
Oberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, with 8,555 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kipton, 4.1 miles W.
- 8,555residents (2020 Census)
- 814 ftelevation · 248 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 1,611 / sq mipopulation density
- 44074ZIP code
About Oberlin
Oberlin () is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 31 miles (50 km) southwest of Cleveland within the Cleveland metropolitan area. The population was 8,555 at the 2020 census. Oberlin is the home of Oberlin College, a liberal arts college and music conservatory with approximately 3,000 students.
The town is the birthplace of the Anti-Saloon League and the Hall–Héroult process, the process of reducing aluminum from its fluoride salts by electrolysis, which made industrial production of aluminum possible.
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Living in Oberlin
- Median household income
- $81,308
- Median home value
- $225,600
- Median rent
- $995/mo
- Median age
- 27.3
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Oberlin had 8,555 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,555 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,611 per sq mi (622 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oberlin at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Lorain County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,555 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.31 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2822° N, 82.2278° W |
| ZIP code | 44074 |
| Official website | cityofoberlin.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3957834 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oberlin
- Kipton4.1 mi W
- South Amherst4.4 mi N
- Pheasant Run6.5 mi SE
- LaGrange6.6 mi SE
- Birmingham7.7 mi NW
- Amherst8.5 mi N
- Wellington9.0 mi S
- Wakeman9.3 mi W
- Elyria9.4 mi NE
- Vermilion9.8 mi NW
- Grafton10.3 mi E
- Lorain11.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oberlin
What county is Oberlin in?
Oberlin is in Lorain County, Ohio.
What is the population of Oberlin, OH?
8,555 people lived in Oberlin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oberlin, OH?
The ZIP code of Oberlin is 44074.
What is the elevation of Oberlin?
814 feet (248 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oberlin?
Kipton (4.1 mi), South Amherst (4.4 mi), Pheasant Run (6.5 mi), LaGrange (6.6 mi), Birmingham (7.7 mi).
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