ZIP Code 44109
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Cleveland · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 40,646
- Median income
- $42,872
- Median home value
- $122,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.3%
- Land area
- 18.7 sq mi
2,169/sq mi
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
New York
ZIP code 44109 in Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 40,646. The median household income is $42,872, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $122,200, 56% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44109 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.7 square miles in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 40,646 residents, producing a population density of 2,169 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 44109 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44109 sits at $42,872 (41% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $25,680. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $122,200 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $905 per month, and 46.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44109 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44109 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 44109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44109.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
118 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44109, 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
40,646
Population
18.7
Area (sq mi)
2,169
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44109?
36.3
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
7.4%
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?
$42,872
Median Household Income
-41% vs state
$25,680
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
19,976
Total Housing Units
17,110
Occupied Units
2,866
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,200
Median Home Value
-38% vs state
$905
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44109 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.7% | 115 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 130 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 150 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 161 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 176 |
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 584 business establishments in ZIP 44109, employing approximately 14,461 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,106,437,000.
584
Businesses
14,461
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 118 | 20.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 48 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
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 44109 vs 44113 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44113 | Cleveland, OH | 19,213 | 2.7 mi |
| 44144 | Cleveland, OH | 21,089 | 2.4 mi |
| 44134 | Cleveland, OH | 38,800 | 4.1 mi |
| 44102 | Cleveland, OH | 45,014 | 3.0 mi |
| 44105 | Cleveland, OH | 40,089 | 3.5 mi |
| 44115 | Cleveland, OH | 8,307 | 3.5 mi |
| 44101 | Cleveland, OH | 565 | 3.4 mi |
| 44127 | Cleveland, OH | 5,586 | 3.1 mi |
| 44114 | Cleveland, OH | 5,225 | 4.9 mi |
| 44129 | Cleveland, OH | 29,090 | 4.3 mi |
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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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