| ZIP Code | 44053 |
|---|---|
| City | Lorain |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Lorain County |
| Area Code | 436/440 |
| Elevation | 601 ft |
| Latitude | 41.430125 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.222205 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 17.9% ▲ 79% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 276 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,130 (30.8%) |
| Some College | 1,872 (14%) |
| Associates | 1,882 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 2,327 (17.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,924 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,332 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,500 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $827/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,529 |
| Vacant Units | 646 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,529 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 646 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 44053 is located in Lorain, Ohio, within Lorain County. With a population of 21,257, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 44053 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,332 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 44053 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $189,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $827 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 44053 is majority White (63.47%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.9%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 44053 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 44053 in Lorain, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 21,257 residents, a median household income of $65,332, and a median home value of $189,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.