Elyria, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44035
Lorain County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 64,263
- 520/sq mi High-density area
- $56,408
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elyria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 520
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44035 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44035 (Elyria, OH) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 147.8 in 2023 to 159.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44035 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, with 64,263 residents across 123.7 square miles, a density of 520 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44035 reports a modest median household income of $56,408 (23% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,748. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,200 (19% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $924; owner occupancy is 62.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lorain County, so 44035 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 44035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elyria, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44035.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
194 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
179 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
121 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
94 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44035, Elyria, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
64,263
Population
123.7
Area (sq mi)
520
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44035?
40.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,408
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$32,748
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44035 ranks nationally
Elyria, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,408 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
29,352housing units
29,352
Total Housing Units
26,724
Occupied Units
2,628
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,200
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$924
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
160
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+60%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44035 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 107 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 120 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 134 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 148 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 160 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,252 business establishments in ZIP 44035, employing approximately 22,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,186,241,000.
1,252
Businesses
22,350
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 194 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 179 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 133 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 121 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 94 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 82 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 2.9% |
| Information | 26 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44035 vs 44055 →
ZIP 44035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44035
Elyria (44035)
64,263 residents
- 44052
Lorain (44052)
29,850 residents
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
29,563 residents
- 44011 21,193
Avon (44011)
21,193 residents
- 44001 20,769
Amherst (44001)
20,769 residents
- 44055 19,846
Lorain (44055)
19,846 residents
- 44053 18,256
Lorain (44053)
18,256 residents
- 44044 15,951
Grafton (44044)
15,951 residents
- 44054 12,591
Sheffield Lake (44054)
12,591 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44035 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44011
Avon (44011)
$135,915 median income
- 44050
Lagrange (44050)
$103,611 median income
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
$96,485 median income
- 44001
Amherst (44001)
$90,139 median income
- 44044
Grafton (44044)
$88,333 median income
- 44074
Oberlin (44074)
$80,801 median income
- 44054
Sheffield Lake (44054)
$75,572 median income
- 44053
Lorain (44053)
$67,484 median income
- 44035
Elyria (44035)
$56,408 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44035 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44055 | Lorain, OH | 19,846 | 4.8 mi |
| 44050 | Lagrange, OH | 6,118 | 8.1 mi |
| 44052 | Lorain, OH | 29,850 | 6.5 mi |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville, OH | 29,563 | 5.8 mi |
| 44001 | Amherst, OH | 20,769 | 6.9 mi |
| 44054 | Sheffield Lake, OH | 12,591 | 7.1 mi |
| 44053 | Lorain, OH | 18,256 | 6.4 mi |
| 44074 | Oberlin, OH | 11,679 | 7.6 mi |
| 44044 | Grafton, OH | 15,951 | 8.2 mi |
| 44011 | Avon, OH | 21,193 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44035, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (64,263 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44035 in?
ZIP code 44035 (Elyria) is located in Lorain County, Ohio. Lorain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lorain-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44035?
ZIP code 44035 in Elyria, OH has a population of 64,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44035?
The median household income in ZIP 44035 is $56,408, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44035?
The median home value in ZIP 44035 is $160,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44035 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44035?
ZIP code 44035 has 1,252 business establishments employing approximately 22,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44035 are: Retail trade (194), Health care and social assistance (179), Accommodation and food services (133). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44035?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44035 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44035?
In ZIP code 44035, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44035?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44035 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44035?
In ZIP code 44035, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44035 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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