Lakewood, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44107
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 52,244
- 3,658/sq mi High-density area
- $68,970
- Median income Near-median income area
- $262,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakewood pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,658
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44107 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 44107 (Lakewood, OH) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.3 in 2023 to 239.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44107 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 52,244 residents across 14.3 square miles, a density of 3,658 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44107 reports a modest median household income of $68,970 (6% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,112. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $262,200 (33% above the average Ohio ZIP), with only 44.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,070.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44107 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 44107
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakewood, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44107.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
166 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
136 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
105 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 44107, Lakewood, 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
52,244
Population
14.3
Area (sq mi)
3,658
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44107?
35.5
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
8.1%
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?
$68,970
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$52,112
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44107 ranks nationally
Lakewood, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,970 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
29,148housing units
29,148
Total Housing Units
26,881
Occupied Units
2,267
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,200
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,070
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44107 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 164 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 185 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 207 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 227 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 239 |
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 1,009 business establishments in ZIP 44107, employing approximately 10,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $454,588,000.
1,009
Businesses
10,332
Employees
$454.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 166 | 16.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 136 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 125 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 113 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 105 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 74 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.7% |
| Information | 15 | 1.5% |
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 44107 vs 44111 →
ZIP 44107 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44107
Lakewood (44107)
52,244 residents
- 44130
Cleveland (44130)
50,639 residents
- 44102
Cleveland (44102)
45,014 residents
- 44111
Cleveland (44111)
39,778 residents
- 44135
Cleveland (44135)
26,861 residents
- 44144
Cleveland (44144)
21,089 residents
- 44116 20,268
Rocky River (44116)
20,268 residents
- 44113 19,213
Cleveland (44113)
19,213 residents
- 44142 19,201
Brookpark (44142)
19,201 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44107 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44107 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44140
Bay Village (44140)
$132,254 median income
- 44116
Rocky River (44116)
$93,799 median income
- 44126
Cleveland (44126)
$79,269 median income
- 44113
Cleveland (44113)
$71,941 median income
- 44142
Brookpark (44142)
$71,332 median income
- 44130
Cleveland (44130)
$69,655 median income
- 44107
Lakewood (44107)
$68,970 median income
- 44144
Cleveland (44144)
$60,223 median income
- 44111
Cleveland (44111)
$57,252 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44107 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44111 | Cleveland, OH | 39,778 | 1.8 mi |
| 44116 | Rocky River, OH | 20,268 | 2.8 mi |
| 44102 | Cleveland, OH | 45,014 | 3.3 mi |
| 44135 | Cleveland, OH | 26,861 | 4.0 mi |
| 44126 | Cleveland, OH | 16,771 | 3.9 mi |
| 44144 | Cleveland, OH | 21,089 | 4.3 mi |
| 44142 | Brookpark, OH | 19,201 | 5.7 mi |
| 44113 | Cleveland, OH | 19,213 | 5.4 mi |
| 44130 | Cleveland, OH | 50,639 | 7.3 mi |
| 44140 | Bay Village, OH | 15,651 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44107, 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 (52,244 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 44107 in?
ZIP code 44107 (Lakewood) 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 44107?
ZIP code 44107 in Lakewood, OH has a population of 52,244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44107?
The median household income in ZIP 44107 is $68,970, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44107?
The median home value in ZIP 44107 is $262,200, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44107?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44107 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44107?
ZIP code 44107 has 1,009 business establishments employing approximately 10,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44107?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44107 are: Accommodation and food services (166), Professional, scientific, and technical services (136), Retail trade (125). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44107?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44107 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 44107?
In ZIP code 44107, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.3% 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 44107?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44107 is 22.8 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 44107?
In ZIP code 44107, approximately 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44107?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44107 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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