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ZIP 44035

Part of Elyria, OH
Pop. 62,179·Lorain County·188th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,132/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$833
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ZIP 44035 · $1,132
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,150/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
$13,584/yr
At $1,132/mo median
Location
CityElyria
StateOH
CountyLorain County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44035 (Elyria, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
62,179
Median income
$56,408
Median age
40.6
Renters
37.3%
Age distribution
20.8%
22%
24.3%
13.2%
19.7%
Under 1820.8%
18–3422%
35–5424.3%
55–6413.2%
65+19.7%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
73.9%
White73.9%
Black11%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian1.2%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
12%
34%
35.9%
18%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma34%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
62.7%
37.3%
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44035 in Elyria, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,559 → $56,408
up 18.6%
Population
61,921 → 62,179
up 0.4%
Renter share
38.6% → 37.3%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
15.6% → 18%
+2.4 pts
Median age
41.3 → 40.6
-0.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $47,559 to $56,408 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.6% shift. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 15.6% to 18% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44035 covers Elyria, OH. The median rent here is $1,132/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($56,408/yr), ZIP 44035 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44035?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44035 (Elyria, OH) is $1,132. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44035 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44035's median rent of $1,132/mo is $833 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44035 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44035 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #188 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,132/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44035?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,132/mo in ZIP 44035. The local median household income is $56,408/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44035?

Rent in ZIP 44035 has increased 10.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44035 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44035 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,132/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($56,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44035 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44035 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.3% of ZIP 44035 households are renters, while 62.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44035 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44035 compare to the rest of Elyria?

ZIP 44035 is pricier than Elyria as a whole. At $1,132/mo, it's $6 above the Elyria citywide median of $1,126/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44035 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44035 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,132/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 44035's median household income ($56,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44035 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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