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 High-density area
- $57,252
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44111 (Cleveland, OH) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.9 in 2023 to 175.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,066. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,800 (28% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $969; owner occupancy is 57.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44111 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 44111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44111.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Manufacturing 53
Manufacturing
53 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44111?
36.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
9.0%
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?
$57,252
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,526housing units
19,526
Total Housing Units
18,177
Occupied Units
1,349
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,800
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44107
Lakewood (44107)
52,244 residents
- 44130
Cleveland (44130)
50,639 residents
- 44102
Cleveland (44102)
45,014 residents
- 44109
Cleveland (44109)
40,646 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44111 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44111 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 44135
Cleveland (44135)
$53,848 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44111, 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 (39,778 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 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.
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