PlainZIP

Cleveland, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44111

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

39,778
2,461/sq mi
$57,252
Median income
$141,800
Median home value
25.2%
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.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,461
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44111 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 39,778 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 2,461 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44111 reports a modest median household income of $57,252 (22% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,066. Poverty here runs at 20.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $141,800 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 57.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44111 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 44111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44111.

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 44111, 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

39,778

Population

16.2

Area (sq mi)

2,461

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44111?

36.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 61.2%
African American 14.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%

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?

$57,252

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$32,066

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44111 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,252 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

19,526

Total Housing Units

18,177

Occupied Units

1,349

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.4%
Renter 42.6%

$141,800

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$969

Median Rent

1941

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44111 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 119
2021 +14.9% 137
2022 +13.8% 156
2023 +6.6% 166
2024 +5.9% 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 683 business establishments in ZIP 44111, employing approximately 11,993 people with a combined annual payroll of $694,398,000.

683

Businesses

11,993

Employees

$694.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 134 19.6%
Accommodation and food services 87 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 69 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 69 10.1%
Manufacturing 53 7.8%
Construction 45 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 6.6%
Wholesale trade 40 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 33 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 3.8%
Finance and insurance 16 2.3%
Educational services 14 2.0%
Information 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.0%

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 44111 vs 44107 →

ZIP 44111 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 44111 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 44111 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 44111 ranks #8 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
44107 Lakewood, OH 52,244 1.8 mi
44135 Cleveland, OH 26,861 2.8 mi
44144 Cleveland, OH 21,089 2.8 mi
44102 Cleveland, OH 45,014 2.9 mi
44116 Rocky River, OH 20,268 3.4 mi
44126 Cleveland, OH 16,771 3.5 mi
44130 Cleveland, OH 50,639 5.6 mi
44142 Brookpark, OH 19,201 4.3 mi
44109 Cleveland, OH 40,646 4.8 mi
44113 Cleveland, OH 19,213 5.0 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 44111 in? ▼
ZIP code 44111 (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 44111? ▼
ZIP code 44111 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 39,778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44111? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44111 is $57,252, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44111? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44111 is $141,800, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44111? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44111 is White at 61.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44111? ▼
ZIP code 44111 has 683 business establishments employing approximately 11,993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44111? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44111 are: Retail trade (134), Accommodation and food services (87), Health care and social assistance (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44111? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44111 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 44111? ▼
In ZIP code 44111, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 44111? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44111 is 21.5 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 44111? ▼
In ZIP code 44111, approximately 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44111? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44111 is 20.0% 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.