ZIP Code 44104

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Cleveland · Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Population
22,640

1,845/sq mi

Median income
$24,111

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$69,300

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.9%

Median age 31.7

Land area
12.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 44104 in Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 22,640. The median household income is $24,111, which is 68% below the national average. Median home value is $69,300, 75% below the US average. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44104 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.3 square miles in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 22,640 residents, producing a population density of 1,845 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 44104 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44104 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $69,300 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $471 per month, and 29.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44104 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 31.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44104 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 44104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44104.

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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 44104, 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

22,640

Population

12.3

Area (sq mi)

1,845

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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 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

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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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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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