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Cleveland, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44103

Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,123
1,604/sq mi
$27,047
Median income
$80,500
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cleveland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,604
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44103 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44103 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, home to 18,123 residents across 11.3 square miles, a density of 1,604 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44103 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,047 (63% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $19,706. 39.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.7%. Median home value sits at $80,500 (59% below the state average), median rent at $779 a month, and owner-occupancy at 32.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44103, plus 6 more within Cuyahoga 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 44103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44103.

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 44103, Cleveland, 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

18,123

Population

11.3

Area (sq mi)

1,604

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44103?

40.7

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 13.3%
African American 71.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$27,047

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$19,706

Per Capita Income

39.0%

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44103 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,047 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,376

Total Housing Units

6,870

Occupied Units

2,506

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.2%
Renter 67.8%

$80,500

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$779

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 485 business establishments in ZIP 44103, employing approximately 9,181 people with a combined annual payroll of $538,354,000.

485

Businesses

9,181

Employees

$538.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 73 15.1%
Retail trade 65 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 61 12.6%
Manufacturing 51 10.5%
Wholesale trade 48 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 40 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 7.4%
Construction 27 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.3%
Educational services 12 2.5%
Finance and insurance 11 2.3%
Information 9 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.4%
Utilities 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

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 44103 vs 44114 →

ZIP 44103 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 44103 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 44103 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 44103 ranks #8 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
44114 Cleveland, OH 5,225 1.7 mi
44106 Cleveland, OH 26,896 2.0 mi
44104 Cleveland, OH 22,640 2.5 mi
44127 Cleveland, OH 5,586 3.2 mi
44101 Cleveland, OH 565 2.3 mi
44115 Cleveland, OH 8,307 2.3 mi
44108 Cleveland, OH 25,679 2.4 mi
44105 Cleveland, OH 40,089 4.6 mi
44112 Cleveland, OH 23,073 3.8 mi
44113 Cleveland, OH 19,213 3.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cuyahoga County

44107 standard
Lakewood, OH
Pop: 52,244
44130 standard
Cleveland, OH
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 Cleveland, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44103 in? ▼
ZIP code 44103 (Cleveland) 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 44103? ▼
ZIP code 44103 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 18,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44103? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44103 is $27,047, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44103? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44103 is $80,500, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44103? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44103 is African American at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44103? ▼
ZIP code 44103 has 485 business establishments employing approximately 9,181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44103? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44103 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Retail trade (65), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44103? ▼
In ZIP code 44103, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 44103? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44103 is 22.3 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 44103? ▼
In ZIP code 44103, approximately 32.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44103? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44103 is 39.0% 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.