PlainZIP

Rocky River, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44116

Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,268
1,632/sq mi
$93,799
Median income
$349,300
Median home value
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rocky River pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
1,632
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rocky River, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 20,268 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 1,632 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44116 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,799 (28% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $68,162. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $349,300 (77% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,168 monthly, and 69.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 44116 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 44116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rocky River, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44116.

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 44116, Rocky River, 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

20,268

Population

12.4

Area (sq mi)

1,632

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44116?

43.3

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$93,799

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$68,162

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44116 ranks nationally

Rocky River, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,799 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,480

Total Housing Units

9,780

Occupied Units

700

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$349,300

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

$1,168

Median Rent

1962

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44116 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 154
2021 +12.2% 172
2022 +10.8% 191
2023 +10.4% 211
2024 +3.4% 218

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 753 business establishments in ZIP 44116, employing approximately 7,964 people with a combined annual payroll of $393,648,000.

753

Businesses

7,964

Employees

$393.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 99 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 94 12.5%
Retail trade 76 10.1%
Finance and insurance 68 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 68 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 6.8%
Wholesale trade 39 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 5.0%
Construction 34 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.1%
Manufacturing 14 1.9%
Educational services 14 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.7%
Information 7 0.9%

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 44116 vs 44126 →

ZIP 44116 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 44116 ranks #7 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 44116 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 44116 ranks #3 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
44126 Cleveland, OH 16,771 2.0 mi
44107 Lakewood, OH 52,244 2.8 mi
44111 Cleveland, OH 39,778 3.4 mi
44135 Cleveland, OH 26,861 3.5 mi
44140 Bay Village, OH 15,651 4.2 mi
44145 Westlake, OH 32,729 4.2 mi
44142 Brookpark, OH 19,201 4.9 mi
44017 Berea, OH 19,161 7.0 mi
44102 Cleveland, OH 45,014 6.0 mi
44070 North Olmsted, OH 32,902 5.1 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 Rocky River, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44116 in? ▼
ZIP code 44116 (Rocky River) 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 44116? ▼
ZIP code 44116 in Rocky River, OH has a population of 20,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44116 is $93,799, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44116? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44116 is $349,300, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44116 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44116? ▼
ZIP code 44116 has 753 business establishments employing approximately 7,964 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44116? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44116 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (120), Health care and social assistance (99), Other services (except public administration) (94). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44116? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44116 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 44116? ▼
In ZIP code 44116, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.2% 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 44116? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44116 is 21.8 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 44116? ▼
In ZIP code 44116, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44116 is 5.5% 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.