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ZIP Code 44055

Lorain, Ohio

FIPS 44055

Juniper

ZIP Code 44055 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$101,400

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,043

Median Age

39

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$101,400

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,369

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.5

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$873

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.8%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

71%

Recession Drop %

-34%

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)

40.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37

Lower than 79%

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 44055: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 44055?
The median home value in ZIP Code 44055 is $101,400, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 44055?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 44055 is $1,369, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 44055 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 44055 cost about 2.5× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 44055?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 44055 is $873 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 44055?
Home prices in ZIP Code 44055 have moved 73% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 44055?
ZIP Code 44055 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 44055 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 44055's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37 (lower than 79% 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 →