Gates Mills, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44040
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,020
- 122/sq mi High-density area
- $228,942
- Median income Above-median income area
- $587,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gates Mills pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 122
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44040 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44040 (Gates Mills, OH) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 143.0 in 2023 to 152.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44040 covers 24.8 square miles in Gates Mills, Cuyahoga County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,020 residents on file, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44040 skews affluent, with a median household income of $228,942 (214% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $131,300. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $587,700 (198% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 96.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,875.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44040 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 44040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gates Mills, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44040.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44040, Gates Mills, 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
3,020
Population
24.8
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44040?
55.4
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
12.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$228,942
Median Household Income
+214% vs state ZIP avg
$131,300
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 44040 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Gates Mills, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$228,942 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,223housing units
1,223
Total Housing Units
1,177
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$587,700
Median Home Value
+198% vs state ZIP avg
$2,875
Median Rent
1963
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
153
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+53%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44040 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +53% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 110 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 123 |
| 2022 | +7.0% | 131 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 143 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 153 |
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 67 business establishments in ZIP 44040, employing approximately 878 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,462,000.
67
Businesses
878
Employees
$45.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 13.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 11.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 4.5% |
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 44040 vs 44026 →
ZIP 44040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44124
Cleveland (44124)
38,282 residents
- 44094
Willoughby (44094)
35,234 residents
- 44095
Eastlake (44095)
33,579 residents
- 44121
Cleveland (44121)
33,220 residents
- 44143
Cleveland (44143)
24,499 residents
- 44092
Wickliffe (44092)
16,835 residents
- 44022
Chagrin Falls (44022)
16,516 residents
- 44026 11,116
Chesterland (44026)
11,116 residents
- 44117 10,224
Euclid (44117)
10,224 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44040 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44040
Gates Mills (44040)
$228,942 median income
- 44022
Chagrin Falls (44022)
$145,882 median income
- 44026
Chesterland (44026)
$111,761 median income
- 44072
Novelty (44072)
$107,146 median income
- 44124 $82,392
Cleveland (44124)
$82,392 median income
- 44143 $81,268
Cleveland (44143)
$81,268 median income
- 44094 $78,772
Willoughby (44094)
$78,772 median income
- 44121 $76,767
Cleveland (44121)
$76,767 median income
- 44095 $71,543
Eastlake (44095)
$71,543 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44040 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44026 | Chesterland, OH | 11,116 | 4.1 mi |
| 44143 | Cleveland, OH | 24,499 | 3.6 mi |
| 44124 | Cleveland, OH | 38,282 | 3.6 mi |
| 44022 | Chagrin Falls, OH | 16,516 | 5.8 mi |
| 44094 | Willoughby, OH | 35,234 | 5.6 mi |
| 44092 | Wickliffe, OH | 16,835 | 5.4 mi |
| 44121 | Cleveland, OH | 33,220 | 6.3 mi |
| 44072 | Novelty, OH | 4,383 | 6.0 mi |
| 44095 | Eastlake, OH | 33,579 | 8.5 mi |
| 44117 | Euclid, OH | 10,224 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44040, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,020 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Cuyahoga County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44040 in?
ZIP code 44040 (Gates Mills) 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 44040?
ZIP code 44040 in Gates Mills, OH has a population of 3,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44040?
The median household income in ZIP 44040 is $228,942, which is 200% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44040?
The median home value in ZIP 44040 is $587,700, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44040 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44040?
ZIP code 44040 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 878 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44040 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Construction (9), Real estate and rental and leasing (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44040?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44040 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 53%. 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 44040?
In ZIP code 44040, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44040?
In ZIP code 44040, approximately 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44040 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 44040's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 44040 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Gates Mills, OH ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.