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Cleveland, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44105

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

40,089
1,767/sq mi
$40,906
Median income
$61,400
Median home value
11.4%
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, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,767
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44105 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44105 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 40,089 residents across 22.7 square miles, a density of 1,767 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44105 reports a modest median household income of $40,906 (44% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,434. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.9%. On housing, the median home value is $61,400 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $931 per month, and 49.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 25 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 44105 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 44105

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44105.

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 44105, 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

40,089

Population

22.7

Area (sq mi)

1,767

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44105?

40.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 22.0%
African American 66.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$40,906

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$24,434

Per Capita Income

26.0%

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44105 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,906 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

16,980

Total Housing Units

13,962

Occupied Units

3,018

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.2%
Renter 50.8%

$61,400

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$931

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+23.4%

YoY Change (2024)

118

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+18%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44105 have increased 23.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +18% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.6% 72
2021 +41.8% 103
2022 -10.9% 91
2023 +4.2% 95
2024 +23.4% 118

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 400 business establishments in ZIP 44105, employing approximately 9,773 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,048,174,000.

400

Businesses

9,773

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 78 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 49 12.3%
Manufacturing 45 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 39 9.8%
Construction 31 7.8%
Wholesale trade 31 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 24 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 22 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 4.0%
Finance and insurance 11 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.0%
Educational services 8 2.0%
Information 4 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 44105 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 44105 ranks #2 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 44105 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 44105 ranks #6 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
44104 Cleveland, OH 22,640 2.2 mi
44127 Cleveland, OH 5,586 1.7 mi
44125 Cleveland, OH 28,730 3.1 mi
44109 Cleveland, OH 40,646 3.5 mi
44120 Cleveland, OH 38,196 3.1 mi
44101 Cleveland, OH 565 3.3 mi
44103 Cleveland, OH 18,123 4.6 mi
44106 Cleveland, OH 26,896 4.0 mi
44115 Cleveland, OH 8,307 3.6 mi
44131 Independence, OH 20,469 4.8 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
44111 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 39,778

Related Areas

Cuyahoga County Cleveland, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44105 in? ▼
ZIP code 44105 (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 44105? ▼
ZIP code 44105 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 40,089 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44105? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44105 is $40,906, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44105? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44105 is $61,400, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44105? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44105 is African American at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44105? ▼
ZIP code 44105 has 400 business establishments employing approximately 9,773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44105? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44105 are: Retail trade (78), Other services (except public administration) (49), Manufacturing (45). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44105? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44105 increased by 23.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 18%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44105? ▼
In ZIP code 44105, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 44105? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44105 is 25.3 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 44105? ▼
In ZIP code 44105, approximately 49.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44105? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44105 is 26.0% 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.