ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44212

Part of Brunswick, OH

Pop. 45,889·Medina County·31st most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,740/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$192

Reported rents

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ZIP 44212 · $1,740

More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,050

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,440

3 BR

$1,850

4 BR+

$1,980

Research median

$1,440/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

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44212 changed +7.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($91,441) is $2,286 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,980).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44130, 9 miles away, rents for 31% less ($1,194/mo), about $6,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44212. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,880/yr

At $1,740/mo median

Location

CityBrunswick

StateOH

CountyMedina County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44212 (Brunswick, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

45,889

Median income

$91,441

Median age

41.2

Renters

23.2%

Age distribution

21.6%

19.9%

25.7%

15%

17.9%

Under 1821.6%

18–3419.9%

35–5425.7%

55–6415%

65+17.9%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

89.1%

White89.1%

Black1.3%

Hispanic4.1%

Asian1.3%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

31.5%

32.3%

29.4%

No HS diploma6.8%

HS diploma31.5%

Some college32.3%

Bachelor's+29.4%

Housing tenure

76.8%

23.2%

Owner76.8%

Renter23.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44212 in Brunswick, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$76,835 → $91,441

up 19.0%

Population

45,835 → 45,889

up 0.1%

Renter share

23.7% → 23.2%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

28.7% → 29.4%

+0.7 pts

Median age

39.8 → 41.2

+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $91,441 today, compared with $76,835 five years earlier.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44212 covers Brunswick, OH. The median rent here is $1,740/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($91,441/yr), ZIP 44212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,740/mo in ZIP 44212. The local median household income is $91,441/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44212?

Rent in ZIP 44212 has risen 7.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44212 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44212 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #31 of 229 at $1,740/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44212 changed +7.3%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.