Cleveland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44106
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,896
- 2,463/sq mi High-density area
- $43,170
- Median income Below-median income area
- $255,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cleveland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,463
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44106 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44106 (Cleveland, OH) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 149.1 in 2023 to 161.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 26,896 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 2,463 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44106 reports a modest median household income of $43,170 (41% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,322. The poverty rate is 29.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $255,700 (30% above the average Ohio ZIP), with only 23.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,073.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44106 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 44106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44106.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
112 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
- Retail trade 40
Retail trade
40 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 44106, 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
26,896
Population
10.9
Area (sq mi)
2,463
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44106?
30.6
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
13.2%
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?
$43,170
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$36,322
Per Capita Income
29.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44106 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)
$43,170 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
13,335housing units
13,335
Total Housing Units
11,304
Occupied Units
2,031
Vacant Units
1.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,700
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,073
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
+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 44106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
40,438 residents
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
38,196 residents
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
26,896 residents
- 44108
Cleveland (44108)
25,679 residents
- 44112
Cleveland (44112)
23,073 residents
- 44104
Cleveland (44104)
22,640 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 44106 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
$77,555 median income
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
$47,126 median income
- 44114
Cleveland (44114)
$44,002 median income
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
$43,170 median income
- 44108
Cleveland (44108)
$34,745 median income
- 44127
Cleveland (44127)
$32,572 median income
- 44112 $28,799
Cleveland (44112)
$28,799 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 44106 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44106, 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 (26,896 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 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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