ZIP Code 44125
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Cleveland · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 28,730
- Median income
- $57,363
- Median home value
- $116,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.0%
- Land area
- 36.8 sq mi
780/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.6
New York
ZIP code 44125 in Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 28,730. The median household income is $57,363, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $116,500, 58% below the US average. 17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44125 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.8 square miles in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 28,730 residents, producing a population density of 780 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 44125 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44125 sits at $57,363 (21% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,259. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $116,500 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $1,146 per month, and 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44125 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44125 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 44125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44125.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 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 44125, 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
28,730
Population
36.8
Area (sq mi)
780
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44125?
38.6
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
2.8%
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?
$57,363
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$30,259
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 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?
12,987
Total Housing Units
11,992
Occupied Units
995
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,500
Median Home Value
-41% vs state
$1,146
Median Rent
1955
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
142
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+42%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44125 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +42% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +14.5% | 95 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 105 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 126 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 127 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 142 |
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 737 business establishments in ZIP 44125, employing approximately 19,707 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,444,290,000.
737
Businesses
19,707
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 109 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 71 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 62 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 55 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.6% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.4% |
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 44125 vs 44137 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44137 | Maple Heights, OH | 23,240 | 2.7 mi |
| 44105 | Cleveland, OH | 40,089 | 3.1 mi |
| 44131 | Independence, OH | 20,469 | 2.6 mi |
| 44104 | Cleveland, OH | 22,640 | 5.2 mi |
| 44127 | Cleveland, OH | 5,586 | 4.8 mi |
| 44120 | Cleveland, OH | 38,196 | 5.0 mi |
| 44128 | Cleveland, OH | 29,274 | 4.4 mi |
| 44141 | Brecksville, OH | 13,945 | 7.3 mi |
| 44106 | Cleveland, OH | 26,896 | 6.9 mi |
| 44146 | Bedford, OH | 29,761 | 4.7 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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