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ZIP 44055

Part of Lorain, OH
Pop. 20,043·Lorain County·191st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,130/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$835
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 44055 · $1,130
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,130/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
$13,560/yr
At $1,130/mo median
Location
CityLorain
StateOH
CountyLorain County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44055 (Lorain, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,043
Median income
$40,636
Median age
39
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
22.7%
22.2%
23.9%
15%
16.3%
Under 1822.7%
18–3422.2%
35–5423.9%
55–6415%
65+16.3%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
45.5%
15.3%
40.4%
White45.5%
Black15.3%
Hispanic40.4%
Education (25+)
17.5%
41.8%
31.6%
No HS diploma17.5%
HS diploma41.8%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+9.1%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44055 in Lorain, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$35,200 → $40,636
up 15.4%
Population
19,513 → 20,043
up 2.7%
Renter share
48.3% → 47.3%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
8.7% → 9.1%
+0.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $35,200 in 2021 to $40,636 more recently. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 19,513 residents to roughly 20,043.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44055 covers Lorain, OH. The median rent here is $1,130/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($40,636/yr), ZIP 44055 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44055?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44055 (Lorain, OH) is $1,130. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44055 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44055's median rent of $1,130/mo is $835 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44055 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44055 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #191 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,130/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44055?

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 $1,130/mo in ZIP 44055. The local median household income is $40,636/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44055?

Rent in ZIP 44055 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 44055 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44055 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,130/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($40,636/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44055 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44055 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of ZIP 44055 households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44055 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44055 compare to the rest of Lorain?

ZIP 44055 is pricier than Lorain as a whole. At $1,130/mo, it's $55 above the Lorain citywide median of $1,075/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44055 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44055 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,130/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 44055's median household income ($40,636/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44055 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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