PlainZIP

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
$22,056
Median income
$178,000
Median home value
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cleveland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

1th 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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,214. 49.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 18.1%. Median home value sits at $178,000 (10% below the state average), median rent at $869 a month, and owner-occupancy at 6.2%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44115 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 44115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44115.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44115?

27.0

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 26.8%
African American 51.8%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

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

$28,214

Per Capita Income

49.6%

Poverty Rate

18.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44115 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$22,056 1st percentile higher than 1% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,841

Total Housing Units

5,147

Occupied Units

694

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 6.2%
Renter 93.8%

$178,000

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44115 ranks #8 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 44115 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 44115 ranks #null 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
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

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 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.

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