North Olmsted, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44070
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,902
- 1,089/sq mi High-density area
- $84,363
- Median income Above-median income area
- $219,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Olmsted pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,089
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44070 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 44070 (North Olmsted, OH) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.5 in 2023 to 182.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44070 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 32,902 residents across 30.2 square miles, a density of 1,089 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,363 (16% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,490. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $219,800 (11% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,141; 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44070 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 44070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Olmsted, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44070.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
196 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Construction 63
Construction
63 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 44070, North Olmsted, 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
32,902
Population
30.2
Area (sq mi)
1,089
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44070?
44.5
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
6.7%
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?
$84,363
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$46,490
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44070 ranks nationally
North Olmsted, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$84,363 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,131housing units
14,131
Total Housing Units
13,550
Occupied Units
581
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,800
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,141
Median Rent
1966
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44070 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 126 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 142 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 160 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 174 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 183 |
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 854 business establishments in ZIP 44070, employing approximately 13,709 people with a combined annual payroll of $718,862,000.
854
Businesses
13,709
Employees
$718.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 196 | 22.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 114 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 63 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.8% |
| Information | 17 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.8% |
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 44070 vs 44138 →
ZIP 44070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44070
North Olmsted (44070)
32,902 residents
- 44145
Westlake (44145)
32,729 residents
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
29,563 residents
- 44135
Cleveland (44135)
26,861 residents
- 44138
Olmsted Falls (44138)
22,332 residents
- 44116
Rocky River (44116)
20,268 residents
- 44142
Brookpark (44142)
19,201 residents
- 44017
Berea (44017)
19,161 residents
- 44126
Cleveland (44126)
16,771 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44070 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44140
Bay Village (44140)
$132,254 median income
- 44145
Westlake (44145)
$112,200 median income
- 44138
Olmsted Falls (44138)
$96,603 median income
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
$96,485 median income
- 44116
Rocky River (44116)
$93,799 median income
- 44028
Columbia Station (44028)
$87,595 median income
- 44070
North Olmsted (44070)
$84,363 median income
- 44126
Cleveland (44126)
$79,269 median income
- 44017
Berea (44017)
$75,231 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44070 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44138 | Olmsted Falls, OH | 22,332 | 2.9 mi |
| 44145 | Westlake, OH | 32,729 | 2.6 mi |
| 44140 | Bay Village, OH | 15,651 | 4.9 mi |
| 44126 | Cleveland, OH | 16,771 | 3.9 mi |
| 44017 | Berea, OH | 19,161 | 4.3 mi |
| 44142 | Brookpark, OH | 19,201 | 4.9 mi |
| 44135 | Cleveland, OH | 26,861 | 5.2 mi |
| 44116 | Rocky River, OH | 20,268 | 5.1 mi |
| 44028 | Columbia Station, OH | 8,467 | 7.3 mi |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville, OH | 29,563 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44070, 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 (32,902 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44070 in?
ZIP code 44070 (North Olmsted) 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 44070?
ZIP code 44070 in North Olmsted, OH has a population of 32,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44070?
The median household income in ZIP 44070 is $84,363, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44070?
The median home value in ZIP 44070 is $219,800, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44070 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44070?
ZIP code 44070 has 854 business establishments employing approximately 13,709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44070?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44070 are: Retail trade (196), Accommodation and food services (114), Other services (except public administration) (98). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44070?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44070 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 44070?
In ZIP code 44070, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 44070?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44070 is 23.9 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 44070?
In ZIP code 44070, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44070 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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