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ZIP 44012

Pop. 25,752·Lorain County·11th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$2,032/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$67
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ZIP 44012 · $2,032
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,390
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,860/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
$24,384/yr
At $2,032/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyLorain County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44012 (Avon Lake, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,752
Median income
$115,567
Median age
44.3
Renters
16.9%
Age distribution
22.9%
16.3%
27.5%
12.2%
21.1%
Under 1822.9%
18–3416.3%
35–5427.5%
55–6412.2%
65+21.1%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
91.7%
White91.7%
Black1.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian1.8%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
15.6%
26%
56.7%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma15.6%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+56.7%
Housing tenure
83.1%
16.9%
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44012 in Avon Lake, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,121 → $115,567
up 21.5%
Population
25,005 → 25,752
up 3.0%
Renter share
18.4% → 16.9%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
52% → 56.7%
+4.7 pts
Median age
45 → 44.3
-0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $95,121 to $115,567 across the same window, up 21.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,005 to 25,752 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 16.9% of households rent today, against 18.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 52% to 56.7%.

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About renting in ZIP 44012

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44012 covers Avon Lake, OH. The median rent here is $2,032/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($115,567/yr), ZIP 44012 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 44012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44012 (Avon Lake, OH) is $2,032. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44012's median rent of $2,032/mo is $67 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44012 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44012 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #11 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $2,032/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,032/mo in ZIP 44012. The local median household income is $115,567/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44012?

Rent in ZIP 44012 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 44012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44012 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,032/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($115,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44012 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.9% of ZIP 44012 households are renters, while 83.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44012 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44012 compare to the rest of Avon Lake?

ZIP 44012 sits right at the Avon Lake citywide median of $2,032/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,032/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 44012's median household income ($115,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44012 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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