ZIP Code 44116
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Rocky River · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 20,268
- Median income
- $93,799
- Median home value
- $349,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.2%
- Land area
- 12.4 sq mi
1,632/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
New York
ZIP code 44116 in Rocky River, Ohio has a population of 20,268. The median household income is $93,799, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $349,300, 26% above the US average. 64.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44116 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.4 square miles in Rocky River, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 20,268 residents, producing a population density of 1,632 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44116 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44116 sits at $93,799 (28% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $68,162. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $349,300 (77% above the state average) with median rent at $1,168 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44116 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44116 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44116.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
120 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
68 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44116?
43.3
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
9.3%
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?
$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
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?
10,480
Total Housing Units
9,780
Occupied Units
700
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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