Cleveland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44124
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,282
- 1,015/sq mi High-density area
- $82,392
- Median income Near-median income area
- $223,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cleveland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,015
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44124 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 44124 (Cleveland, OH) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 151.2 in 2023 to 166.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44124 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 38,282 residents across 37.7 square miles, a density of 1,015 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44124 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,392 (13% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,141. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $223,100 (13% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,157; 64.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44124 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 44124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44124.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
191 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
170 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
148 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
124 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 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 44124, 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
38,282
Population
37.7
Area (sq mi)
1,015
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44124?
43.8
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
13.2%
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?
$82,392
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$59,141
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44124 ranks nationally
Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$82,392 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
20,204housing units
20,204
Total Housing Units
19,281
Occupied Units
923
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,100
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,157
Median Rent
1962
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44124 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 115 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 128 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 144 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 151 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 167 |
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 1,159 business establishments in ZIP 44124, employing approximately 21,377 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,513,847,000.
1,159
Businesses
21,377
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 191 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 170 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 148 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 124 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 106 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 50 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 1.5% |
| Information | 16 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.3% |
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 44124 vs 44143 →
ZIP 44124 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
- 44128
Cleveland (44128)
29,274 residents
- 44143
Cleveland (44143)
24,499 residents
- 44092
Wickliffe (44092)
16,835 residents
- 44022
Chagrin Falls (44022)
16,516 residents
- 44132 14,071
Euclid (44132)
14,071 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44124 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44040
Gates Mills (44040)
$228,942 median income
- 44022
Chagrin Falls (44022)
$145,882 median income
- 44122
Beachwood (44122)
$101,230 median income
- 44124 $82,392
Cleveland (44124)
$82,392 median income
- 44143 $81,268
Cleveland (44143)
$81,268 median income
- 44118 $77,555
Cleveland (44118)
$77,555 median income
- 44121 $76,767
Cleveland (44121)
$76,767 median income
- 44092 $70,801
Wickliffe (44092)
$70,801 median income
- 44132 $47,969
Euclid (44132)
$47,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44124 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44143 | Cleveland, OH | 24,499 | 3.7 mi |
| 44122 | Beachwood, OH | 34,057 | 3.1 mi |
| 44040 | Gates Mills, OH | 3,020 | 3.6 mi |
| 44118 | Cleveland, OH | 40,438 | 4.6 mi |
| 44121 | Cleveland, OH | 33,220 | 3.8 mi |
| 44092 | Wickliffe, OH | 16,835 | 6.7 mi |
| 44022 | Chagrin Falls, OH | 16,516 | 4.8 mi |
| 44117 | Euclid, OH | 10,224 | 5.8 mi |
| 44128 | Cleveland, OH | 29,274 | 5.8 mi |
| 44132 | Euclid, OH | 14,071 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44124, 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 (38,282 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 44124 in?
ZIP code 44124 (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 44124?
ZIP code 44124 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 38,282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44124?
The median household income in ZIP 44124 is $82,392, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44124?
The median home value in ZIP 44124 is $223,100, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44124 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44124?
ZIP code 44124 has 1,159 business establishments employing approximately 21,377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44124 are: Health care and social assistance (191), Retail trade (170), Professional, scientific, and technical services (148). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44124?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44124 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 44124?
In ZIP code 44124, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.1% 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 44124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44124 is 22.5 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 44124?
In ZIP code 44124, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44124 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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