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ZIP 44053

Part of Lorain, OH
Pop. 21,084·Lorain County·221st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$947/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$1,018
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 44053 · $947
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,080/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$11,364/yr
At $947/mo median
Location
CityLorain
StateOH
CountyLorain County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,084
Median income
$67,484
Median age
43.2
Renters
33.4%
Age distribution
23.8%
17.4%
23.5%
15.1%
20.2%
Under 1823.8%
18–3417.4%
35–5423.5%
55–6415.1%
65+20.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
67.3%
13.8%
17.2%
White67.3%
Black13.8%
Hispanic17.2%
Asian0.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
34.2%
34.3%
21.9%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+21.9%
Housing tenure
66.6%
33.4%
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44053 in Lorain, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,596 → $67,484
up 17.2%
Population
20,588 → 21,084
up 2.4%
Renter share
37.8% → 33.4%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
17.6% → 21.9%
+4.3 pts
Median age
39.1 → 43.2
+4.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $57,596 to $67,484 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 20,588 to 21,084 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 33.4% of households rent today, against 37.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.6% to 21.9%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 44053 covers Lorain, OH. The median rent here is $947/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($67,484/yr), ZIP 44053 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 44053?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH) is $947. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44053 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44053's median rent of $947/mo is $1,018 (52%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44053 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44053 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #221 out of 230 ZIPs at $947/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44053?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $947/mo in ZIP 44053. The local median household income is $67,484/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44053?

Rent in ZIP 44053 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 44053 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44053 is considered very affordable for renters. At $947/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($67,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44053 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44053 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.4% of ZIP 44053 households are renters, while 66.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44053 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44053 compare to the rest of Lorain?

ZIP 44053 is more affordable than Lorain overall. At $947/mo, it's $128 below the Lorain citywide median of $1,075/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44053 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44053 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $947/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 44053's median household income ($67,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44053 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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