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ZIP Code 44049

Lorain, Ohio

FIPS 44049

Juniper

ZIP Code 44049 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$139,600

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.4

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

246

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$139,600

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,800

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.03

Lower than 75%

Median Rent

$950

Higher than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128

Annual Precipitation (in)

40

Annual Snowfall (in)

47

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 44049: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 44049?
The median home value in ZIP Code 44049 is $139,600, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 44049?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 44049 is $1,800, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 44049 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 44049 cost about 2.03× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 44049?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 44049 is $950 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 44049?
ZIP Code 44049 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 44049 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 44049'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 →