ZIP Code 44126
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Cleveland · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 16,771
- Median income
- $79,269
- Median home value
- $239,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.7%
- Land area
- 12.0 sq mi
1,400/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
New York
ZIP code 44126 in Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 16,771. The median household income is $79,269, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $239,000, 14% below the US average. 48.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.0 square miles in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 16,771 residents, producing a population density of 1,400 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 44126 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44126 sits at $79,269 (9% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $47,055. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $239,000 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,048 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44126 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 44126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44126.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 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 44126, 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
16,771
Population
12.0
Area (sq mi)
1,400
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44126?
40.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
4.6%
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?
$79,269
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$47,055
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 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?
8,073
Total Housing Units
7,738
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,000
Median Home Value
+21% vs state
$1,048
Median Rent
1957
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44126 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 133 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 150 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 167 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 177 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 190 |
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 365 business establishments in ZIP 44126, employing approximately 3,708 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,428,000.
365
Businesses
3,708
Employees
$177.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 29 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.1% |
| Information | 7 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
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 44126 vs 44116 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44116 | Rocky River, OH | 20,268 | 2.0 mi |
| 44135 | Cleveland, OH | 26,861 | 2.1 mi |
| 44142 | Brookpark, OH | 19,201 | 3.1 mi |
| 44111 | Cleveland, OH | 39,778 | 3.5 mi |
| 44017 | Berea, OH | 19,161 | 5.1 mi |
| 44145 | Westlake, OH | 32,729 | 4.0 mi |
| 44070 | North Olmsted, OH | 32,902 | 3.9 mi |
| 44107 | Lakewood, OH | 52,244 | 3.9 mi |
| 44144 | Cleveland, OH | 21,089 | 5.7 mi |
| 44140 | Bay Village, OH | 15,651 | 5.0 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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