ZIP Code 44121
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Cleveland · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 33,220
- Median income
- $76,767
- Median home value
- $144,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.6%
- Land area
- 16.2 sq mi
2,045/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.4
New York
ZIP code 44121 in Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 33,220. The median household income is $76,767, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $144,800, 48% below the US average. 41.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44121 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.2 square miles in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 33,220 residents, producing a population density of 2,045 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 44121 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44121 sits at $76,767 (5% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $39,077. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $144,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,156 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44121 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44121 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 44121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,077
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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