PlainZIP

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
$28,799
Median income
$81,300
Median home value
17.8%
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.

2th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,909. 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 16.9%. The typical home here is valued at $81,300 (59% below the state average); renters pay a median of $812 monthly, and 45.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 44112 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 44112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44112.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44112?

46.1

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 7.9%
African American 87.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$28,799

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$24,909

Per Capita Income

32.9%

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44112 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,799 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,018

Total Housing Units

8,710

Occupied Units

3,308

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.1%
Renter 54.9%

$81,300

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44112 ranks #6 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 44112 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 44112 ranks #9 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.