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Cleveland, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44121

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

33,220
2,045/sq mi
$76,767
Median income
$144,800
Median home value
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cleveland pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,045
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44121 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44121 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 33,220 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 2,045 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44121 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,767 (5% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $39,077. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $144,800 (27% below the state average), median rent at $1,156 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cuyahoga County, letting you compare 44121 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44121

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44121.

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 44121, 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

33,220

Population

16.2

Area (sq mi)

2,045

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44121?

37.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 36.3%
African American 55.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$76,767

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$39,077

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44121 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,767 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,512

Total Housing Units

13,232

Occupied Units

1,280

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$144,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,156

Median Rent

1951

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

160

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+60%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44121 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 104
2021 +12.2% 117
2022 +16.3% 136
2023 +7.2% 146
2024 +9.9% 160

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 445 business establishments in ZIP 44121, employing approximately 5,158 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,261,000.

445

Businesses

5,158

Employees

$229.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 78 17.5%
Retail trade 70 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 57 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 9.2%
Construction 29 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 5.4%
Wholesale trade 16 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.9%
Finance and insurance 12 2.7%
Information 10 2.3%
Educational services 9 2.0%
Manufacturing 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%

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 44121 vs 44118 →

ZIP 44121 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 44121 ranks #4 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 44121 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 44121 ranks #5 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
44118 Cleveland, OH 40,438 2.1 mi
44117 Euclid, OH 10,224 3.1 mi
44112 Cleveland, OH 23,073 2.2 mi
44119 Cleveland, OH 12,482 4.3 mi
44110 Cleveland, OH 20,136 3.3 mi
44122 Beachwood, OH 34,057 4.0 mi
44143 Cleveland, OH 24,499 3.5 mi
44123 Euclid, OH 17,637 5.4 mi
44108 Cleveland, OH 25,679 4.1 mi
44124 Cleveland, OH 38,282 3.8 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 44121 in? ▼
ZIP code 44121 (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 44121? ▼
ZIP code 44121 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 33,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44121? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44121 is $76,767, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44121? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44121 is $144,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44121? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44121 is African American at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44121? ▼
ZIP code 44121 has 445 business establishments employing approximately 5,158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44121? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44121 are: Health care and social assistance (78), Retail trade (70), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44121? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44121 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. 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 44121? ▼
In ZIP code 44121, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 44121? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44121 is 25.8 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 44121? ▼
In ZIP code 44121, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44121? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44121 is 8.9% 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.