ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44256

Part of Medina, OH

Pop. 64,924·Medina County·14th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,929/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$3

Reported rents

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ZIP 44256 · $1,929

More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,040

1 BR

$1,180

2 BR

$1,420

3 BR

$1,830

4 BR+

$1,950

Research median

$1,420/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 44256 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44256 changed +3.1% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($99,923) is $2,498 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,950).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44281, 8 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,651/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44256. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,148/yr

At $1,929/mo median

Location

CityMedina

StateOH

CountyMedina County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44256 (Medina, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

64,924

Median income

$99,923

Median age

45.2

Renters

18.5%

Age distribution

20.4%

16.6%

27.3%

14.3%

21.3%

Under 1820.4%

18–3416.6%

35–5427.3%

55–6414.3%

65+21.3%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

92%

White92%

Black1.4%

Hispanic2.8%

Asian0.8%

Other3%

Education (25+)

25.8%

28.2%

41.7%

No HS diploma4.3%

HS diploma25.8%

Some college28.2%

Bachelor's+41.7%

Housing tenure

81.5%

18.5%

Owner81.5%

Renter18.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 44256 in Medina, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,691 → $1,929

up 14.1%

Income

$94,072 → $99,923

up 6.2%

Population

64,568 → 64,924

up 0.6%

Renter share

18.4% → 18.5%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

41.7% → 41.7%

+0.0 pts

Median age

43.7 → 45.2

+1.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 44256 in Medina, OH paid around $1,691 a month. That figure now sits near $1,929, up 14.1% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $94,072 to $99,923 across the same window, up 6.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 44256 in Medina, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44256 covers Medina, OH. The median rent here is $1,929/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($99,923/yr), ZIP 44256 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44256?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,929/mo in ZIP 44256. The local median household income is $99,923/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44256?

Rent in ZIP 44256 has risen 3.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2022.

How does ZIP 44256 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44256 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #14 of 229 at $1,929/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44256 changed +3.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.