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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
$43,170
Median income
$255,700
Median home value
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,322. Poverty here runs at 29.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. Median home value sits at $255,700 (30% above the state average), median rent at $1,073 a month, and owner-occupancy at 23.7%.

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. To put 44106 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cuyahoga County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 44106 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,170 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44106 ranks #3 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 44106 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 44106 ranks #4 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
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

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 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.

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