PlainZIP

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
$24,111
Median income
$69,300
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
3th 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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $16,891. The poverty rate stands at 53.9% and the unemployment rate at 24.9%. The typical home here is valued at $69,300 (65% below the state average); renters pay a median of $471 monthly, and 29.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cuyahoga County, letting you compare 44104 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44104.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44104?

31.7

Median Age

43.7%

Male

56.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 3.0%
African American 92.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$16,891

Per Capita Income

53.9%

Poverty Rate

24.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44104 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,111 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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,337

Total Housing Units

8,051

Occupied Units

1,286

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.4%
Renter 70.6%

$69,300

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44104 ranks #5 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 44104 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 44104 ranks #9 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
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

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 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.

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