ZIP Code 44040
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Gates Mills · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 3,020
- Median income
- $228,942
- Median home value
- $587,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 62.8%
- Land area
- 24.8 sq mi
122/sq mi
▲ 200% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 111% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.4
New York
ZIP code 44040 in Gates Mills, Ohio has a population of 3,020. The median household income is $228,942, which is 200% above the national average. Median home value is $587,700, 111% above the US average. 62.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.8 square miles in Gates Mills, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 3,020 residents, producing a population density of 122 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44040 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44040 sits at $228,942 (214% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $131,300. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. 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, a direct signal of whether 44040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$131,300
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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