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 High-density area
- $76,767
- Median income Near-median income area
- $144,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44121 (Cleveland, OH) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 145.9 in 2023 to 160.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,077. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,800 (27% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $1,156; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44121 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 44121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44121.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44121?
37.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
5.1%
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?
$76,767
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,512housing units
14,512
Total Housing Units
13,232
Occupied Units
1,280
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,800
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
40,438 residents
- 44124
Cleveland (44124)
38,282 residents
- 44122
Beachwood (44122)
34,057 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44121 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44121 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44122
Beachwood (44122)
$101,230 median income
- 44124
Cleveland (44124)
$82,392 median income
- 44143
Cleveland (44143)
$81,268 median income
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
$77,555 median income
- 44121
Cleveland (44121)
$76,767 median income
- 44123
Euclid (44123)
$55,676 median income
- 44119
Cleveland (44119)
$44,077 median income
- 44117
Euclid (44117)
$43,013 median income
- 44108 $34,745
Cleveland (44108)
$34,745 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44121, 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 (33,220 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 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.
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