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Elyria, OH
City in Lorain County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44035.
Population
53,035
Land area
20.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,580
ZIP codes
1
Elyria and its ZIP codes
Elyria at a glance
- Elyria is about 8.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $54,945, 23% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,100 (27% below Ohio) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Elyria, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Colleges2
- Libraries3
- Banks12
- Post Offices1
- Parks29
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants130
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places34
Housing and community stats
Elyria, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,945
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$156,100
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,630), Irish Americans (5,856), Italian Americans (4,106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lorain County. PPP loans are for Elyria.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,009
99,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,782
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $6,732 per person
PPP loans
$116M
1,669 loans, 12,715 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elyria, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elyria, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
786
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
627
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone34 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elyria, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Elyria
1 in or overlapping Elyria. Population shown
Cities near Elyria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North RidgevilleCity | 5.1 mi | 23.4 |
| SheffieldVillage | 5.7 mi | 10.7 |
| LorainCity | 5.7 mi | 23.6 |
| South AmherstVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.4 |
| AmherstCity | 6.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Eaton EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| AvonCity | 7.1 mi | 20.8 |
| GraftonVillage | 7.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Sheffield LakeCity | 8.2 mi | 2.5 |
| OberlinCity | 8.4 mi | 4.9 |
| LaGrangeVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Avon LakeCity | 9.9 mi | 11.1 |
| VermilionCity | 10 mi | 10.6 |
| North OlmstedCity | 11 mi | 11.7 |
| Olmsted FallsCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| WestlakeCity | 11 mi | 15.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elyria, OH in?
- Elyria is in Lorain County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Elyria, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elyria include 44035.
- What is the population of Elyria, OH?
- About 53,035 people live in Elyria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elyria?
- Nearby places include North Ridgeville (5.1 mi), Sheffield (5.7 mi), Lorain (5.7 mi), South Amherst (6.3 mi), Amherst (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023