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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
$70,801
Median income
$175,600
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,271. Poverty here runs at 6.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $175,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,074 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44092, plus 6 more within Lake County, give a clearer read than the 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 44092

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wickliffe, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44092.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44092?

39.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 15.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

$37,271

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44092 ranks nationally

Wickliffe, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,801 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,101

Total Housing Units

7,638

Occupied Units

463

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$175,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44092 ranks #7 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 44092 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 44092 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

44060 standard
Mentor, OH
Pop: 60,211
44077 standard
Painesville, OH
Pop: 56,491
44094 standard
Willoughby, OH
Pop: 35,234
44095 standard
Eastlake, OH
Pop: 33,579
44057 standard
Madison, OH
Pop: 19,961
44081 standard
Perry, OH
Pop: 7,088

Related Areas

Lake County Wickliffe, OH Ohio

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.

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