PlainZIP

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
$228,942
Median income
$587,700
Median home value
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $131,300. Local economic indicators show a 6.3% poverty rate alongside 9.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $587,700 (198% above the state average) with median rent at $2,875 per month, and 96.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44040 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 44040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gates Mills, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44040.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44040?

55.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$131,300

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44040 ranks nationally

Gates Mills, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$228,942 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,223

Total Housing Units

1,177

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.9%
Renter 3.1%

$587,700

Median Home Value

+198% vs state

$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

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ZIP 44040 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 44040 ranks #0 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 44040 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 44040 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cuyahoga County

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Pop: 52,244
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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 Gates Mills, OH Ohio

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.

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