ZIP Code 44052
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Lorain · Lorain County · Ohio
- Population
- 29,850
- Median income
- $45,023
- Median home value
- $116,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.0%
- Land area
- 23.9 sq mi
1,249/sq mi
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.2
New York
ZIP code 44052 in Lorain, Ohio has a population of 29,850. The median household income is $45,023, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $116,000, 58% below the US average. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.9 square miles in Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio. The area is home to 29,850 residents, producing a population density of 1,249 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44052 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44052 sits at $45,023 (38% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $25,663. The poverty rate stands at 27.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $116,000 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 54.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lorain County, so you can benchmark 44052 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44052.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44052, Lorain, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,850
Population
23.9
Area (sq mi)
1,249
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44052?
38.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.4%
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?
$45,023
Median Household Income
-38% vs state
$25,663
Per Capita Income
27.0%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,776
Total Housing Units
11,980
Occupied Units
1,796
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state
$883
Median Rent
1953
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
+11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
155
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+55%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44052 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.5% | 94 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 108 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 126 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 139 |
| 2024 | +11.5% | 155 |
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 318 business establishments in ZIP 44052, employing approximately 3,626 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,449,000.
318
Businesses
3,626
Employees
$148.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
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 44052 vs 44055 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44055 | Lorain, OH | 19,846 | 2.1 mi |
| 44054 | Sheffield Lake, OH | 12,591 | 3.6 mi |
| 44053 | Lorain, OH | 18,256 | 3.8 mi |
| 44035 | Elyria, OH | 64,263 | 6.5 mi |
| 44011 | Avon, OH | 21,193 | 7.5 mi |
| 44012 | Avon Lake, OH | 22,581 | 8.1 mi |
| 44001 | Amherst, OH | 20,769 | 8.1 mi |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville, OH | 29,563 | 8.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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