ZIP Code 44106

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Cleveland · Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Population
26,896

2,463/sq mi

Median income
$43,170

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$255,700

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
49.5%

Median age 30.6

Land area
10.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 44106 in Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 26,896. The median household income is $43,170, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $255,700, 8% below the US average. 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.9 square miles in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 26,896 residents, producing a population density of 2,463 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 44106 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44106 sits at $43,170 (41% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,322. The poverty rate stands at 29.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $255,700 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,073 per month, and 23.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, 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 44106 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 44106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44106.

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 44106, 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

26,896

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

2,463

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44106?

30.6

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 38.6%
African American 41.4%
Asian 11.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$43,170

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$36,322

Per Capita Income

29.4%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,335

Total Housing Units

11,304

Occupied Units

2,031

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 23.7%
Renter 76.3%

$255,700

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,073

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

161

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+61%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44106 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 114
2021 +9.8% 125
2022 +13.8% 142
2023 +4.6% 149
2024 +8.0% 161

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 505 business establishments in ZIP 44106, employing approximately 33,866 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,671,022,000.

505

Businesses

33,866

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 112 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 90 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 56 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 10.9%
Retail trade 40 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.4%
Finance and insurance 20 4.0%
Educational services 16 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 3.2%
Information 11 2.2%
Wholesale trade 10 2.0%
Construction 8 1.6%
Manufacturing 6 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 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 44106 vs 44108 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
44108 Cleveland, OH 25,679 2.3 mi
44104 Cleveland, OH 22,640 2.0 mi
44103 Cleveland, OH 18,123 2.0 mi
44118 Cleveland, OH 40,438 2.6 mi
44120 Cleveland, OH 38,196 2.7 mi
44112 Cleveland, OH 23,073 2.7 mi
44127 Cleveland, OH 5,586 3.3 mi
44114 Cleveland, OH 5,225 3.6 mi
44101 Cleveland, OH 565 3.4 mi
44115 Cleveland, OH 8,307 3.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44106 in?
ZIP code 44106 (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 44106?
ZIP code 44106 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 26,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44106?
The median household income in ZIP 44106 is $43,170, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44106?
The median home value in ZIP 44106 is $255,700, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44106 is African American at 41.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44106?
ZIP code 44106 has 505 business establishments employing approximately 33,866 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44106 are: Accommodation and food services (112), Other services (except public administration) (90), Health care and social assistance (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44106?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44106 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 44106?
In ZIP code 44106, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% 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 44106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44106 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 44106?
In ZIP code 44106, approximately 23.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44106 is 29.4% 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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