Elyria, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Elyria? Because it is located in Lorain County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.50%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Elyria's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Lorain County & transit0.75%
- Total you pay6.50%
Elyria sits in Lorain County, so its combined rate is 6.50% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 0.75% in Lorain County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Elyria, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.25 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Elyria no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Elyria has a population of about 53,775, making it the 14th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Lorain County, and its 2 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Elyria is taxed at 6.50%.
Elyria ZIP codes at 6.50%
- 44035
- 44036
How Elyria compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Elyria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria | — | Lorain | 6.50% | — |
| Lorain | 7 mi | Lorain | 6.50% | same |
| Westlake | 11.5 mi | Cuyahoga | 8.00% | +1.50% |
| Berea | 13.1 mi | Cuyahoga | 8.00% | +1.50% |
| Strongsville | 14.6 mi | Cuyahoga | 8.00% | +1.50% |
Every nearby city charges the same as Elyria or more — Westlake in Cuyahoga County is 1.50% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
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Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Elyria sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.50%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.33 | $5.33 |
| $10.00 | $0.65 | $10.65 |
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $26.63 |
| $50.00 | $3.25 | $53.25 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $106.50 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $532.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $1,065.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Elyria. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.50%.
Elyria sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Elyria is 6.50% in 2026. This is based on its location in Lorain County, which adds a 0.75% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.50%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Elyria is $6.50, for a total of $106.50.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Elyria. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.50%.
Elyria covers 2 ZIP codes (44035, 44036), and all of them fall in Lorain County, so every one is taxed at 6.50%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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