Wickliffe, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44092
Lake County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,835
- 871/sq mi High-density area
- $70,801
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wickliffe pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 871
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44092 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 44092 (Wickliffe, OH) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 144.3 in 2023 to 162.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44092 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wickliffe, Lake County, Ohio, home to 16,835 residents across 19.3 square miles, a density of 871 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44092 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,801 (3% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,271. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $175,600 (11% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,074; 63.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 44092 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 44092
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wickliffe, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44092.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 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 44092, Wickliffe, 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
16,835
Population
19.3
Area (sq mi)
871
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44092?
39.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.2%
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?
$70,801
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$37,271
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44092 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Wickliffe, 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)
$70,801 Top 50% higher than 50% of 1,127 Ohio 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
8,101housing units
8,101
Total Housing Units
7,638
Occupied Units
463
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,600
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,074
Median Rent
1960
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
+12.8%
YoY Change (2024)
163
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+63%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44092 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 112 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 122 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 134 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 144 |
| 2024 | +12.8% | 163 |
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 375 business establishments in ZIP 44092, employing approximately 7,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $578,496,000.
375
Businesses
7,403
Employees
$578.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 36 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.1% |
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 44092 vs 44132 →
ZIP 44092 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
- 44123
Euclid (44123)
17,637 residents
- 44092
Wickliffe (44092)
16,835 residents
- 44132 14,071
Euclid (44132)
14,071 residents
- 44119 12,482
Cleveland (44119)
12,482 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44092 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44092 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
- 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
- 44092 $70,801
Wickliffe (44092)
$70,801 median income
- 44123 $55,676
Euclid (44123)
$55,676 median income
- 44132 $47,969
Euclid (44132)
$47,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44092 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44132 | Euclid, OH | 14,071 | 1.7 mi |
| 44143 | Cleveland, OH | 24,499 | 3.1 mi |
| 44123 | Euclid, OH | 17,637 | 2.9 mi |
| 44095 | Eastlake, OH | 33,579 | 4.0 mi |
| 44117 | Euclid, OH | 10,224 | 3.5 mi |
| 44119 | Cleveland, OH | 12,482 | 4.1 mi |
| 44124 | Cleveland, OH | 38,282 | 6.7 mi |
| 44094 | Willoughby, OH | 35,234 | 4.6 mi |
| 44040 | Gates Mills, OH | 3,020 | 5.4 mi |
| 44121 | Cleveland, OH | 33,220 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44092, 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 (16,835 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 44092 in?
ZIP code 44092 (Wickliffe) is located in Lake County, Ohio. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44092?
ZIP code 44092 in Wickliffe, OH has a population of 16,835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44092?
The median household income in ZIP 44092 is $70,801, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44092?
The median home value in ZIP 44092 is $175,600, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44092?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44092 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44092?
ZIP code 44092 has 375 business establishments employing approximately 7,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44092?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44092 are: Retail trade (52), Other services (except public administration) (50), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44092?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44092 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. 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 44092?
In ZIP code 44092, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 44092?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44092 is 21.2 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 44092?
In ZIP code 44092, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44092?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44092 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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