ZIP Code 44103

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Cleveland · Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Population
18,123

1,604/sq mi

Median income
$27,047

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$80,500

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.9%

Median age 40.7

Land area
11.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 44103 in Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 18,123. The median household income is $27,047, which is 65% below the national average. Median home value is $80,500, 71% below the US average. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44103 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.3 square miles in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 18,123 residents, producing a population density of 1,604 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 44103 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44103 sits at $27,047 (63% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $19,706. The poverty rate stands at 39.0% and the unemployment rate at 15.7%. On housing, the median home value is $80,500 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $779 per month, and 32.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44103 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44103 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 44103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,123

Population

11.3

Area (sq mi)

1,604

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Cleveland, OH

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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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