Oberlin, OH: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Oberlin, OH is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Lorain County in the state of Ohio. Our data estimates 8,199 residents, places it at 41.286°N, 82.220°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Oberlin, OH?

What is the population of Oberlin, OH?

Oberlin has an estimated population of 8,199. That makes it the 215th largest of the 1,202 places we list in Ohio, and the 8th largest of 17 places in Lorain County. The typical place in Ohio has about 1,244 residents, so Oberlin is roughly 6.6 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Ohio with a similar population include Kenton (8,276), Cheviot (8,209), Napoleon (8,207), Middleport (8,145), Eaton (8,145). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Oberlin differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Oberlin?

Oberlin has about 1,665 people per square mile (643 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Ohio, it is denser than about 69% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Oberlin use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Oberlin: 44074. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Oberlin in?

Oberlin is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 234 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Oberlin located in Ohio?

Oberlin lies in the northern part of Ohio, at 41.286° north latitude and 82.220° west longitude. The state capital, Columbus, is about 98 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Monroe, MI, roughly 74 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Oberlin is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Lorain, OH, 11 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Oberlin, OH?

The closest listed place to Oberlin is Amherst, OH, 8.1 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 7 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Oberlin in?

Oberlin is in Lorain County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 39093. The county contains 17 places in our data, 9 of which have their own page here and 8 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Lorain (180,279), Elyria (53,757), North Ridgeville (34,392), Avon Lake (24,504), Avon (23,399). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Oberlin from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Oberlin is closest to Chicago, IL at about 285 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,024 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Oberlin?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Oberlin: Oberlin, LA (1,730), Oberlin, KS (1,700), Oberlin, PA (351). When you search for Oberlin, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Oberlin in Lorain County, Ohio.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.