44055 ZIP Code – Lorain, Ohio
44055 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Lorain, Ohio, part of Lorain County with a population of approximately 19,775 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $37,706, which is well below the Ohio average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $88,200 is well below the national average, with 52.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $820 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.5%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 9.6%, well below the national average. The median age is 38.5, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 44052, 44054, 44053.
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ZIP 44055 vs. Ohio vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 44055 | OH Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 9,667 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $88k | $170k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $820 | $889 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 41.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.9% | 13.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.6% | 22.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 44052 – Lorain
- 44054 – Sheffield Lake
- 44053 – Lorain
- 44035 – Elyria
- 44011 – Avon
- 44039 – North Ridgeville
- 44012 – Avon Lake
- 44001 – Amherst
- 44145 – Westlake
- 44070 – North Olmsted
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44052 | LORAIN | 28,264 | $41,242 |
| 44054 | SHEFFIELD LAKE | 12,649 | $72,088 |
| 44053 | LORAIN | 20,973 | $64,212 |
| 44035 | ELYRIA | 62,050 | $51,258 |
| 44011 | AVON | 24,822 | $128,087 |