ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44130

Part of Parma Heights, OH

Pop. 49,679·Cuyahoga County·168th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,194/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$738

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 44130 · $1,194

More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,010

1 BR

$1,140

2 BR

$1,380

3 BR

$1,780

4 BR+

$1,900

Research median

$1,380/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 44130 usually run 1.5% below trend in March and 1.2% above it in July, about $32 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 44130 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44130 changed +3.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,655) is $1,741 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,380); a 3-bedroom is $1,780.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44130. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,328/yr

At $1,194/mo median

Location

CityParma Heights

StateOH

CountyCuyahoga County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44130 (Parma Heights, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

49,679

Median income

$69,655

Median age

43.9

Renters

36.8%

Age distribution

17.9%

21.7%

24.5%

14%

22%

Under 1817.9%

18–3421.7%

35–5424.5%

55–6414%

65+22%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

77.8%

White77.8%

Black9.9%

Hispanic6.1%

Asian4.6%

Other1.7%

Education (25+)

32.2%

32%

28.4%

No HS diploma7.5%

HS diploma32.2%

Some college32%

Bachelor's+28.4%

Housing tenure

63.2%

36.8%

Owner63.2%

Renter36.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44130 in Parma Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$868 → $1,194

up 37.6%

Income

$62,377 → $69,655

up 11.7%

Population

51,451 → 49,679

down 3.4%

Renter share

37.3% → 36.8%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

28.4% → 28.4%

+0.0 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 44130 in Parma Heights, OH paid around $868 a month. That figure now sits near $1,194, up 37.6% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $62,377 to $69,655 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 44130 in Parma Heights, OH losing about 1,772 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 44130 in Parma Heights, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44130 covers Parma Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,194/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($69,655/yr), ZIP 44130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,194/mo in ZIP 44130. The local median household income is $69,655/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44130?

Rent in ZIP 44130 has risen 3.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 44130?

Asking rents in ZIP 44130 are usually lowest in March, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $32 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 44130 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44130 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #168 of 229 at $1,194/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44130 changed +3.6%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.