Beachwood, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44122
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,057
- 997/sq mi High-density area
- $101,230
- Median income Above-median income area
- $328,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beachwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 997
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44122 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 44122 (Beachwood, OH) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.3 in 2023 to 175.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44122 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beachwood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 34,057 residents across 34.1 square miles, a density of 997 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44122 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,230 (39% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,909. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $328,800 (67% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 61.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,602.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44122 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 44122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beachwood, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44122.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
364 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
322 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
227 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
208 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
146 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 44122, Beachwood, 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
34,057
Population
34.1
Area (sq mi)
997
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44122?
45.5
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
11.7%
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?
$101,230
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$68,909
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44122 ranks nationally
Beachwood, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$101,230 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
17,357housing units
17,357
Total Housing Units
15,981
Occupied Units
1,376
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$328,800
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,602
Median Rent
1959
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44122 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 119 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 130 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 145 |
| 2023 | +16.0% | 168 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 176 |
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 1,920 business establishments in ZIP 44122, employing approximately 41,228 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,000,594,000.
1,920
Businesses
41,228
Employees
$3.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 364 | 19.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 322 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 227 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 208 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 146 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 140 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 134 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 91 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 65 | 3.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 38 | 2.0% |
| Information | 36 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 34 | 1.8% |
| Construction | 33 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 1.1% |
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 44122 vs 44128 →
ZIP 44122 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
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
38,196 residents
- 44122
Beachwood (44122)
34,057 residents
- 44121
Cleveland (44121)
33,220 residents
- 44146
Bedford (44146)
29,761 residents
- 44128
Cleveland (44128)
29,274 residents
- 44143
Cleveland (44143)
24,499 residents
- 44137
Maple Heights (44137)
23,240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44122 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44122 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
- 44146
Bedford (44146)
$54,925 median income
- 44137
Maple Heights (44137)
$53,918 median income
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
$47,126 median income
- 44128
Cleveland (44128)
$43,993 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44122 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44128 | Cleveland, OH | 29,274 | 2.7 mi |
| 44120 | Cleveland, OH | 38,196 | 3.5 mi |
| 44124 | Cleveland, OH | 38,282 | 3.1 mi |
| 44118 | Cleveland, OH | 40,438 | 3.2 mi |
| 44121 | Cleveland, OH | 33,220 | 4.0 mi |
| 44146 | Bedford, OH | 29,761 | 6.2 mi |
| 44137 | Maple Heights, OH | 23,240 | 5.0 mi |
| 44117 | Euclid, OH | 10,224 | 7.0 mi |
| 44143 | Cleveland, OH | 24,499 | 6.1 mi |
| 44104 | Cleveland, OH | 22,640 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44122, 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 (34,057 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 44122 in?
ZIP code 44122 (Beachwood) 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 44122?
ZIP code 44122 in Beachwood, OH has a population of 34,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44122?
The median household income in ZIP 44122 is $101,230, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44122?
The median home value in ZIP 44122 is $328,800, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44122 is White at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44122?
ZIP code 44122 has 1,920 business establishments employing approximately 41,228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44122 are: Health care and social assistance (364), Professional, scientific, and technical services (322), Retail trade (227). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44122?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44122 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 44122?
In ZIP code 44122, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.3% 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 44122?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44122 is 21.0 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 44122?
In ZIP code 44122, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44122 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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