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ZIP Code 44053

Lorain, Ohio

FIPS 44053

Juniper

ZIP Code 44053 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$206,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25.3

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,084

Median Age

43.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$206,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,469

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.06

Near median

Median Rent

$898

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

114.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25.3

Lower than 88%

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 44053: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 44053?
The median home value in ZIP Code 44053 is $206,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 44053?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 44053 is $2,469, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 44053 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 44053 cost about 3.06× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 44053?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 44053 is $898 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 44053?
Home prices in ZIP Code 44053 have moved 61% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 44053?
ZIP Code 44053 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 44053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 44053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.3 (lower than 88% 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 →