Cleveland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44104
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,640
- 1,845/sq mi High-density area
- $24,111
- Median income Below-median income area
- $69,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,845
- people per sq mi
- 29%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44104 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44104 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 22,640 residents across 12.3 square miles, a density of 1,845 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44104 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,111 (67% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,891. Economic pressure is pronounced: 53.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 24.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $69,300 (65% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $471; owner occupancy is 29.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44104 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 44104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44104.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 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 44104, 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
22,640
Population
12.3
Area (sq mi)
1,845
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44104?
31.7
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
1.5%
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?
$24,111
Median Household Income
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$16,891
Per Capita Income
53.9%
Poverty Rate
24.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44104 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Cleveland, 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)
$24,111 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
9,337housing units
9,337
Total Housing Units
8,051
Occupied Units
1,286
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$69,300
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$471
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 191 business establishments in ZIP 44104, employing approximately 3,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $159,857,000.
191
Businesses
3,018
Employees
$159.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 42 | 22.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 10 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 44104 vs 44127 →
ZIP 44104 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44105
Cleveland (44105)
40,089 residents
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
38,196 residents
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
26,896 residents
- 44108
Cleveland (44108)
25,679 residents
- 44104
Cleveland (44104)
22,640 residents
- 44113
Cleveland (44113)
19,213 residents
- 44103
Cleveland (44103)
18,123 residents
- 44115 8,307
Cleveland (44115)
8,307 residents
- 44127 5,586
Cleveland (44127)
5,586 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44104 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44113
Cleveland (44113)
$71,941 median income
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
$47,126 median income
- 44114
Cleveland (44114)
$44,002 median income
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
$43,170 median income
- 44105
Cleveland (44105)
$40,906 median income
- 44108
Cleveland (44108)
$34,745 median income
- 44127
Cleveland (44127)
$32,572 median income
- 44103 $27,047
Cleveland (44103)
$27,047 median income
- 44104 $24,111
Cleveland (44104)
$24,111 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44104 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44127 | Cleveland, OH | 5,586 | 1.4 mi |
| 44105 | Cleveland, OH | 40,089 | 2.2 mi |
| 44106 | Cleveland, OH | 26,896 | 2.0 mi |
| 44101 | Cleveland, OH | 565 | 2.2 mi |
| 44103 | Cleveland, OH | 18,123 | 2.5 mi |
| 44115 | Cleveland, OH | 8,307 | 2.4 mi |
| 44120 | Cleveland, OH | 38,196 | 2.5 mi |
| 44113 | Cleveland, OH | 19,213 | 3.7 mi |
| 44108 | Cleveland, OH | 25,679 | 4.1 mi |
| 44114 | Cleveland, OH | 5,225 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44104, 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 (22,640 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 44104 in?
ZIP code 44104 (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 44104?
ZIP code 44104 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 22,640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44104?
The median household income in ZIP 44104 is $24,111, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44104?
The median home value in ZIP 44104 is $69,300, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44104?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44104 is African American at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44104?
ZIP code 44104 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 3,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44104?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44104 are: Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (30), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44104?
In ZIP code 44104, 49.5% 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 44104?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44104 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44104?
In ZIP code 44104, approximately 29.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44104?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44104 is 53.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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