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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
$44,077
Median income
$117,100
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,364. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. Median home value sits at $117,100 (41% below the state average), median rent at $931 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44119, plus 6 more within Cuyahoga County, give a clearer read than the 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 44119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44119.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44119?

42.3

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 33.7%
African American 61.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$31,364

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44119 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,077 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,006

Total Housing Units

6,210

Occupied Units

796

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.3%
Renter 46.7%

$117,100

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44119 ranks #0 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 44119 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 44119 ranks #7 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
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

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 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.

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