Cleveland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44112
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,073
- 2,204/sq mi High-density area
- $28,799
- Median income Below-median income area
- $81,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,204
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44112 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 44112 (Cleveland, OH) rose +11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 132.8 in 2023 to 147.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 23,073 residents across 10.5 square miles, a density of 2,204 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44112 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,799 (61% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,909. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $81,300 (59% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $812; owner occupancy is 45.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44112 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 44112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44112.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 20
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Manufacturing 14
Manufacturing
14 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 44112, 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
23,073
Population
10.5
Area (sq mi)
2,204
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44112?
46.1
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
3.6%
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?
$28,799
Median Household Income
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$24,909
Per Capita Income
32.9%
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44112 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Cleveland, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$28,799 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 1,127 Ohio 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
12,018housing units
12,018
Total Housing Units
8,710
Occupied Units
3,308
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$81,300
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$812
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
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
148
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+48%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44112 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +48% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.6% | 102 |
| 2021 | +25.9% | 128 |
| 2022 | -2.6% | 125 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 133 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 148 |
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 210 business establishments in ZIP 44112, employing approximately 2,940 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,760,000.
210
Businesses
2,940
Employees
$139.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 25.7% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 22.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 2.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.4% |
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 44112 vs 44110 →
ZIP 44112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
40,438 residents
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
38,196 residents
- 44121
Cleveland (44121)
33,220 residents
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
26,896 residents
- 44108
Cleveland (44108)
25,679 residents
- 44112
Cleveland (44112)
23,073 residents
- 44104
Cleveland (44104)
22,640 residents
- 44110
Cleveland (44110)
20,136 residents
- 44103
Cleveland (44103)
18,123 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44112 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
$77,555 median income
- 44121
Cleveland (44121)
$76,767 median income
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
$47,126 median income
- 44119
Cleveland (44119)
$44,077 median income
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
$43,170 median income
- 44117
Euclid (44117)
$43,013 median income
- 44108
Cleveland (44108)
$34,745 median income
- 44110
Cleveland (44110)
$31,928 median income
- 44112 $28,799
Cleveland (44112)
$28,799 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44112 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44110 | Cleveland, OH | 20,136 | 2.0 mi |
| 44108 | Cleveland, OH | 25,679 | 1.8 mi |
| 44121 | Cleveland, OH | 33,220 | 2.2 mi |
| 44118 | Cleveland, OH | 40,438 | 2.5 mi |
| 44106 | Cleveland, OH | 26,896 | 2.7 mi |
| 44120 | Cleveland, OH | 38,196 | 4.3 mi |
| 44119 | Cleveland, OH | 12,482 | 3.8 mi |
| 44117 | Euclid, OH | 10,224 | 3.5 mi |
| 44103 | Cleveland, OH | 18,123 | 3.8 mi |
| 44104 | Cleveland, OH | 22,640 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44112, 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 (23,073 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 44112 in?
ZIP code 44112 (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 44112?
ZIP code 44112 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 23,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44112?
The median household income in ZIP 44112 is $28,799, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44112?
The median home value in ZIP 44112 is $81,300, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44112 is African American at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44112?
ZIP code 44112 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 2,940 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44112 are: Health care and social assistance (54), Retail trade (47), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44112 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 48%. 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 44112?
In ZIP code 44112, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 44112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44112 is 23.5 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 44112?
In ZIP code 44112, approximately 45.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44112 is 32.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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