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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
$82,392
Median income
$223,100
Median home value
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $59,141. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $223,100 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,157 monthly, and 64.4% of units 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. To put 44124 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cuyahoga County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44124?

43.8

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 69.2%
African American 15.3%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.1%

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

What does housing look like?

20,204

Total Housing Units

19,281

Occupied Units

923

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.4%
Renter 35.6%

$223,100

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44124 ranks #2 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 44124 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 44124 ranks #4 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
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

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Pop: 52,244
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Pop: 50,639
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Pop: 45,014
44109 standard
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Pop: 40,646
44118 standard
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Pop: 40,438
44105 standard
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Pop: 40,089

Related Areas

Cuyahoga County Cleveland, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.