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ZIP Code 44039

Lorain, Ohio

FIPS 44039

Juniper

ZIP Code 44039 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$269,900

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.4

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

36,780

Median Age

41.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$269,900

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$3,859

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.8

Near median

Median Rent

$1,116

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

115.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

42

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28.4

Lower than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 44039: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 44039?
The median home value in ZIP Code 44039 is $269,900, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 44039?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 44039 is $3,859, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 44039 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 44039 cost about 2.8× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 44039?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 44039 is $1,116 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 44039?
Home prices in ZIP Code 44039 have moved 59% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 44039?
ZIP Code 44039 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 44039 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 44039's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.4 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →