Cleveland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44119
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,482
- 2,288/sq mi High-density area
- $44,077
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,288
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44119 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44119 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, home to 12,482 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 2,288 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44119 reports a modest median household income of $44,077 (40% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,364. The poverty rate is 22.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,100 (41% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $931; owner occupancy is 53.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44119 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 44119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44119.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 44119, 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
12,482
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
2,288
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44119?
42.3
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$44,077
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$31,364
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44119 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)
$44,077 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
7,006housing units
7,006
Total Housing Units
6,210
Occupied Units
796
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,100
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$931
Median Rent
1945
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
-0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
132
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+32%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44119 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +32% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 96 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 109 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 136 |
| 2023 | -2.4% | 133 |
| 2024 | -0.1% | 132 |
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 190 business establishments in ZIP 44119, employing approximately 2,727 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,289,000.
190
Businesses
2,727
Employees
$136.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 42 | 22.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 12 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 44119 vs 44117 →
ZIP 44119 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
40,438 residents
- 44121
Cleveland (44121)
33,220 residents
- 44108
Cleveland (44108)
25,679 residents
- 44143
Cleveland (44143)
24,499 residents
- 44112
Cleveland (44112)
23,073 residents
- 44110
Cleveland (44110)
20,136 residents
- 44123
Euclid (44123)
17,637 residents
- 44092
Wickliffe (44092)
16,835 residents
- 44132 14,071
Euclid (44132)
14,071 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44119 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44143
Cleveland (44143)
$81,268 median income
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
$77,555 median income
- 44121
Cleveland (44121)
$76,767 median income
- 44092
Wickliffe (44092)
$70,801 median income
- 44123
Euclid (44123)
$55,676 median income
- 44132
Euclid (44132)
$47,969 median income
- 44119
Cleveland (44119)
$44,077 median income
- 44117
Euclid (44117)
$43,013 median income
- 44108
Cleveland (44108)
$34,745 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44119 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44117 | Euclid, OH | 10,224 | 1.5 mi |
| 44123 | Euclid, OH | 17,637 | 1.6 mi |
| 44110 | Cleveland, OH | 20,136 | 2.0 mi |
| 44132 | Euclid, OH | 14,071 | 2.7 mi |
| 44121 | Cleveland, OH | 33,220 | 4.3 mi |
| 44112 | Cleveland, OH | 23,073 | 3.8 mi |
| 44092 | Wickliffe, OH | 16,835 | 4.1 mi |
| 44118 | Cleveland, OH | 40,438 | 5.9 mi |
| 44143 | Cleveland, OH | 24,499 | 4.4 mi |
| 44108 | Cleveland, OH | 25,679 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44119, 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 (12,482 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 44119 in?
ZIP code 44119 (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 44119?
ZIP code 44119 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 12,482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44119?
The median household income in ZIP 44119 is $44,077, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44119?
The median home value in ZIP 44119 is $117,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44119 is African American at 61.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44119?
ZIP code 44119 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 2,727 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44119 are: Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (28), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44119?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44119 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 32%. 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 44119?
In ZIP code 44119, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 44119?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44119 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44119?
In ZIP code 44119, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44119 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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