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ZIP 43050

Pop. 31,074·Knox County·134th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,342/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$623
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 43050 · $1,342
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,104/yr
At $1,342/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyKnox County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43050 (Mount Vernon, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,074
Median income
$64,108
Median age
41.3
Renters
32.5%
Age distribution
21.9%
19.4%
25.3%
12.2%
21.3%
Under 1821.9%
18–3419.4%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.2%
65+21.3%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
92.9%
White92.9%
Black1.1%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
40.9%
28.4%
24.1%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma40.9%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+24.1%
Housing tenure
67.5%
32.5%
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43050 in Mount Vernon, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,991 → $64,108
up 10.5%
Population
30,680 → 31,074
up 1.3%
Renter share
33.1% → 32.5%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 24.1%
+0.9 pts
Median age
41.9 → 41.3
-0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $57,991 to $64,108 across the same window, up 10.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 43050 in Mount Vernon, OH adding about 394 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43050 covers Mount Vernon, OH. The median rent here is $1,342/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($64,108/yr), ZIP 43050 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43050?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43050 (Mount Vernon, OH) is $1,342. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43050 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43050's median rent of $1,342/mo is $623 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43050 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43050 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #134 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,342/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43050?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,342/mo in ZIP 43050. The local median household income is $64,108/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43050?

Rent in ZIP 43050 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 43050 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43050 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,342/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($64,108/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43050 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43050 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.5% of ZIP 43050 households are renters, while 67.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43050 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43050 compare to the rest of Mount Vernon?

ZIP 43050 sits right at the Mount Vernon citywide median of $1,342/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43050 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43050 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,342/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 43050's median household income ($64,108/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43050 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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