Cleveland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44115
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,307
- 1,449/sq mi High-density area
- $22,056
- Median income Below-median income area
- $178,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cleveland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,449
- people per sq mi
- 6%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44115 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44115 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, home to 8,307 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 1,449 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44115 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $22,056 (70% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,214. Economic pressure is pronounced: 49.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.1%. Median home value is $178,000 (10% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $869; 6.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44115 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 44115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44115.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 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 44115, 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
8,307
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
1,449
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44115?
27.0
Median Age
43.3%
Male
56.7%
Female
9.1%
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?
$22,056
Median Household Income
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$28,214
Per Capita Income
49.6%
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44115 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)
$22,056 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,841housing units
5,841
Total Housing Units
5,147
Occupied Units
694
Vacant Units
1.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,000
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$869
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 654 business establishments in ZIP 44115, employing approximately 25,132 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,245,101,000.
654
Businesses
25,132
Employees
$2.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 4.7% |
| Information | 30 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
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 44115 vs 44101 →
ZIP 44115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44102
Cleveland (44102)
45,014 residents
- 44109
Cleveland (44109)
40,646 residents
- 44105
Cleveland (44105)
40,089 residents
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
26,896 residents
- 44104
Cleveland (44104)
22,640 residents
- 44113
Cleveland (44113)
19,213 residents
- 44103
Cleveland (44103)
18,123 residents
- 44115 8,307
Cleveland (44115)
8,307 residents
- 44127 5,586
Cleveland (44127)
5,586 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44115 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44113
Cleveland (44113)
$71,941 median income
- 44114
Cleveland (44114)
$44,002 median income
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
$43,170 median income
- 44109
Cleveland (44109)
$42,872 median income
- 44102
Cleveland (44102)
$42,714 median income
- 44105
Cleveland (44105)
$40,906 median income
- 44127
Cleveland (44127)
$32,572 median income
- 44103 $27,047
Cleveland (44103)
$27,047 median income
- 44104 $24,111
Cleveland (44104)
$24,111 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44115 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44101 | Cleveland, OH | 565 | 0.3 mi |
| 44114 | Cleveland, OH | 5,225 | 1.6 mi |
| 44113 | Cleveland, OH | 19,213 | 1.5 mi |
| 44127 | Cleveland, OH | 5,586 | 1.8 mi |
| 44103 | Cleveland, OH | 18,123 | 2.3 mi |
| 44104 | Cleveland, OH | 22,640 | 2.4 mi |
| 44109 | Cleveland, OH | 40,646 | 3.5 mi |
| 44106 | Cleveland, OH | 26,896 | 3.5 mi |
| 44105 | Cleveland, OH | 40,089 | 3.6 mi |
| 44102 | Cleveland, OH | 45,014 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44115, 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 (8,307 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 44115 in?
ZIP code 44115 (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 44115?
ZIP code 44115 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 8,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44115?
The median household income in ZIP 44115 is $22,056, which is 71% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44115?
The median home value in ZIP 44115 is $178,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44115 is African American at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44115?
ZIP code 44115 has 654 business establishments employing approximately 25,132 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44115 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Other services (except public administration) (91), Accommodation and food services (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44115?
In ZIP code 44115, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 44115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44115 is 17.0 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 44115?
In ZIP code 44115, approximately 6.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 93.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44115 is 49.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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