City

Elyria, OH

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lorain County  ·  Ohio

👥62,024Population
💰$54,362Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$147,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.5%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 11.3%Asian: 1.4%Other: 6.8%Race
White70.5%
Hispanic9.6%
Black11.3%
Asian1.4%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma594 (1.5%)
HS Graduate13,828 (34.6%)
Some College7,297 (18.2%)
Associates5,726 (14.3%)
Bachelors5,374 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree7,169 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College18.2%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,362 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$147,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units29,637
Vacant Units2,791

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Elyria, OH

Elyria is a city in Ohio, located in Lorain County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 62,024 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Elyria is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,362 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elyria is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elyria is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.48%).

Elyria, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Elyria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44035 62,024 $54,362 $147,600 $871 5.4% 31.4% 63.1%