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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44055

Lorain County · Cleveland, OH

Typical home value

$128,301[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.9%
5-year / yr
+7.5%
10-year / yr
+9.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-54.8%
vs metro
-49.4%
vs state
-41.3%
ZIP 44055 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44055 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 44055 is worth $128,301 — 49.4% below the Cleveland, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,174 a month — a 11.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,174[2]
Gross yield
11.0%[2]
Cap rate
6.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,648[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lorain County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
20,043[3]
Median household income
$40,636[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lorain County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+547[5]
Moved in
6,861
Moved out
6,314

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
0
  • Vincent Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Clearview Local

    479 students

  • Southview Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lorain City

    418 students

  • Palm Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lorain City

    298 students

  • Stevan Dohanos Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lorain City

    285 students

  • Helen Steiner Rice ES

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lorain City

    284 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield11.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.6%
Annual rent$14,083

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$649
Loan principal$102,641
Down payment$25,660
Total interest paid$130,913

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.76
Monthly cost to own$893
Monthly rent$1,174

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
95th percentile[1]
Rental yield
73rd percentile[2]
Property tax
36th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44055?
The typical home in 44055 is worth $128,301, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44055?
Home values in 44055 are up 3.9% over the past year, and up 7.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 44055?
A typical home in 44055 rents for about $1,174 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 44055?
The effective property tax rate in 44055 is 1.3% — roughly $1,648 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44055?
ZIP code 44055 has a population of 20,043 and a median household income of $40,636.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Cleveland, OH

    Typical home
    $131,658
    Gross yield
    12.3%
  • Maple Heights, OH

    Typical home
    $133,934
    Gross yield
    13.3%
  • Cleveland, OH

    Typical home
    $134,600
    Gross yield
    11.5%
  • Shaker Heights, OH

    Typical home
    $136,290
    Gross yield
    10.7%
  • Lorain, OH

    Typical home
    $139,130
    Gross yield
    9.5%
  • Euclid, OH

    Typical home
    $139,845
    Gross yield
    9.1%

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