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ZIP 44052

Part of Lorain, OH
Pop. 28,282·Lorain County·213th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,024/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$941
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 44052 · $1,024
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$1,140/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
$12,288/yr
At $1,024/mo median
Location
CityLorain
StateOH
CountyLorain County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.5% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44052 (Lorain, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,282
Median income
$45,023
Median age
38.2
Renters
46%
Age distribution
23.9%
23.6%
22.5%
13.5%
16.5%
Under 1823.9%
18–3423.6%
35–5422.5%
55–6413.5%
65+16.5%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
51.4%
21.6%
27.3%
White51.4%
Black21.6%
Hispanic27.3%
Education (25+)
16.9%
35.8%
34.3%
13%
No HS diploma16.9%
HS diploma35.8%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+13%
Housing tenure
54%
46%
Owner54%
Renter46%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44052 in Lorain, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,124 → $45,023
up 15.1%
Population
28,841 → 28,282
down 1.9%
Renter share
48.5% → 46%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
11.4% → 13%
+1.6 pts
Median age
36.7 → 38.2
+1.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $39,124 to $45,023 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 28,841 to 28,282 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 46% of households rent today, against 48.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44052 covers Lorain, OH. The median rent here is $1,024/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($45,023/yr), ZIP 44052 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44052?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44052 (Lorain, OH) is $1,024. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44052 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44052's median rent of $1,024/mo is $941 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44052 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44052 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #213 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,024/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44052?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,024/mo in ZIP 44052. The local median household income is $45,023/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44052?

Rent in ZIP 44052 has decreased 9.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 44052 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44052 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,024/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($45,023/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44052 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44052 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46% of ZIP 44052 households are renters, while 54% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44052 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44052 compare to the rest of Lorain?

ZIP 44052 is more affordable than Lorain overall. At $1,024/mo, it's $51 below the Lorain citywide median of $1,075/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44052 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44052 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,024/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 44052's median household income ($45,023/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44052 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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