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Cleveland, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44108

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

25,679
2,337/sq mi
$34,745
Median income
$67,700
Median home value
17.4%
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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,337
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44108 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 25,679 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 2,337 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44108 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,745 (52% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,236. Local economic indicators show a 30.9% poverty rate alongside 19.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $67,700 for a typical home value (66% below the state average), with rent averaging $960 a month; 52.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 44108 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 44108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44108.

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 44108, 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

25,679

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

2,337

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44108?

38.8

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 7.3%
African American 87.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$34,745

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$26,236

Per Capita Income

30.9%

Poverty Rate

19.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44108 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,745 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,513

Total Housing Units

8,794

Occupied Units

2,719

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.6%
Renter 47.4%

$67,700

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$960

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

-25.1%

YoY Change (2024)

122

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+22%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44108 have decreased 25.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +22% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -6.1% 89
2021 +19.1% 106
2022 -0.4% 105
2023 +54.4% 162
2024 -25.1% 122

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 153 business establishments in ZIP 44108, employing approximately 1,653 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,074,000.

153

Businesses

1,653

Employees

$70.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 31 20.3%
Retail trade 30 19.6%
Health care and social assistance 21 13.7%
Manufacturing 11 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.3%
Finance and insurance 5 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.6%
Construction 3 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 2.0%
Educational services 3 2.0%

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 44108 vs 44106 →

ZIP 44108 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 44108 ranks #5 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 44108 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 44108 ranks #7 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
44106 Cleveland, OH 26,896 2.3 mi
44112 Cleveland, OH 23,073 1.8 mi
44103 Cleveland, OH 18,123 2.4 mi
44110 Cleveland, OH 20,136 2.6 mi
44104 Cleveland, OH 22,640 4.1 mi
44121 Cleveland, OH 33,220 4.1 mi
44118 Cleveland, OH 40,438 3.8 mi
44114 Cleveland, OH 5,225 3.9 mi
44120 Cleveland, OH 38,196 4.8 mi
44119 Cleveland, OH 12,482 4.6 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 44108 in? ▼
ZIP code 44108 (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 44108? ▼
ZIP code 44108 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 25,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44108? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44108 is $34,745, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44108? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44108 is $67,700, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44108? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44108 is African American at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44108? ▼
ZIP code 44108 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 1,653 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44108? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44108 are: Other services (except public administration) (31), Retail trade (30), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44108? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44108 decreased by 25.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 22%. 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 44108? ▼
In ZIP code 44108, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 44108? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44108 is 24.0 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 44108? ▼
In ZIP code 44108, approximately 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44108? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44108 is 30.9% 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.