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Berea, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44017

Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,161
1,203/sq mi
$75,231
Median income
$198,400
Median home value
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berea pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,203
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44017 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berea, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, home to 19,161 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 1,203 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,231 (3% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,665. Poverty here runs at 8.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $198,400 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,062 monthly, and 72.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cuyahoga County, letting you compare 44017 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 44017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berea, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44017.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44017, Berea, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,161

Population

15.9

Area (sq mi)

1,203

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44017?

37.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 8.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,231

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$38,665

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44017 ranks nationally

Berea, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,231 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,505

Total Housing Units

7,246

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$198,400

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,062

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44017 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 124
2021 +10.4% 136
2022 +10.0% 150
2023 +9.6% 164
2024 +10.5% 182

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 419 business establishments in ZIP 44017, employing approximately 8,386 people with a combined annual payroll of $762,004,000.

419

Businesses

8,386

Employees

$762.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 53 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 50 11.9%
Construction 48 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 44 10.5%
Retail trade 41 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 8.6%
Manufacturing 28 6.7%
Finance and insurance 22 5.3%
Wholesale trade 20 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 20 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.1%
Educational services 7 1.7%
Information 6 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44017 vs 44149 →

ZIP 44017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44017 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44017 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
44149 Strongsville, OH 19,177 3.8 mi
44138 Olmsted Falls, OH 22,332 3.1 mi
44142 Brookpark, OH 19,201 3.0 mi
44126 Cleveland, OH 16,771 5.1 mi
44130 Cleveland, OH 50,639 4.0 mi
44135 Cleveland, OH 26,861 4.5 mi
44070 North Olmsted, OH 32,902 4.3 mi
44136 Strongsville, OH 25,608 4.8 mi
44116 Rocky River, OH 20,268 7.0 mi
44028 Columbia Station, OH 8,467 5.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cuyahoga County

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Pop: 52,244
44130 standard
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Pop: 50,639
44102 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 45,014
44109 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 40,646
44118 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 40,438
44105 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 40,089

Related Areas

Cuyahoga County Berea, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44017 in? ▼
ZIP code 44017 (Berea) is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Cuyahoga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cuyahoga-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44017? ▼
ZIP code 44017 in Berea, OH has a population of 19,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44017 is $75,231, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44017 is $198,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44017 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44017? ▼
ZIP code 44017 has 419 business establishments employing approximately 8,386 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44017 are: Other services (except public administration) (53), Health care and social assistance (50), Construction (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44017 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44017? ▼
In ZIP code 44017, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44017 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44017? ▼
In ZIP code 44017, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44017 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.