The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44039 sells for about $366,000, or $189 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 11 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,116 a month.
ZIP 44039 — North Ridgeville
The 44039 housing market remains highly competitive with a median sale price of $366,000 and a very short median time on market of 11 days. Strong demand from buyers continues to drive price appreciation, though inventory levels remain constrained. The market is currently characterized by high activity levels typical of the suburban Cleveland area.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban housing options with relatively quick access to the Cleveland employment hub.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 11 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 5.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 44039, Lorain County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the North Ridgeville City School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the suburban Cleveland region.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Cleveland employment core and ongoing residential development in North Ridgeville.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Lorain County; specific rates vary by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute via I-480 and I-80 toward the Cleveland metropolitan area, with typical drive times varying based on traffic congestion.
The area features local parks and proximity to the amenities of North Ridgeville, including community centers and regional shopping corridors.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a median rent of $1,975, though year-over-year trends indicate some cooling in pricing.
The local economy is driven by a mix of suburban retail, services, and proximity to the broader Cleveland industrial and corporate employment base.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on major highway corridors like I-480 and the Ohio Turnpike for regional access.
Ongoing residential development continues to expand the housing stock in North Ridgeville, bordering the 44039 ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and school district taxation, with no major special utility districts reported.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.