Cleveland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44127
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,586
- 1,138/sq mi High-density area
- $32,572
- Median income Below-median income area
- $44,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cleveland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,138
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44127 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44127 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, home to 5,586 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 1,138 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44127 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,572 (55% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,738. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $44,400 (77% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $625; owner occupancy is 40.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44127 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 44127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44127.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 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 44127, 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
5,586
Population
4.9
Area (sq mi)
1,138
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44127?
34.2
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
4.7%
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?
$32,572
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$19,738
Per Capita Income
36.5%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 44127 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Cleveland, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$32,572 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,228housing units
2,228
Total Housing Units
1,968
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$44,400
Median Home Value
-77% vs state ZIP avg
$625
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 44127, employing approximately 1,792 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,722,000.
123
Businesses
1,792
Employees
$112.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 17.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
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 44127 vs 44104 →
ZIP 44127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44109
Cleveland (44109)
40,646 residents
- 44105
Cleveland (44105)
40,089 residents
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
38,196 residents
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
26,896 residents
- 44104
Cleveland (44104)
22,640 residents
- 44113
Cleveland (44113)
19,213 residents
- 44103
Cleveland (44103)
18,123 residents
- 44115 8,307
Cleveland (44115)
8,307 residents
- 44127 5,586
Cleveland (44127)
5,586 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44127 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44113
Cleveland (44113)
$71,941 median income
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
$47,126 median income
- 44114
Cleveland (44114)
$44,002 median income
- 44106
Cleveland (44106)
$43,170 median income
- 44109
Cleveland (44109)
$42,872 median income
- 44105
Cleveland (44105)
$40,906 median income
- 44127
Cleveland (44127)
$32,572 median income
- 44103 $27,047
Cleveland (44103)
$27,047 median income
- 44104 $24,111
Cleveland (44104)
$24,111 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44127 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44104 | Cleveland, OH | 22,640 | 1.4 mi |
| 44101 | Cleveland, OH | 565 | 1.5 mi |
| 44105 | Cleveland, OH | 40,089 | 1.7 mi |
| 44115 | Cleveland, OH | 8,307 | 1.8 mi |
| 44103 | Cleveland, OH | 18,123 | 3.2 mi |
| 44113 | Cleveland, OH | 19,213 | 2.7 mi |
| 44114 | Cleveland, OH | 5,225 | 3.3 mi |
| 44120 | Cleveland, OH | 38,196 | 3.6 mi |
| 44109 | Cleveland, OH | 40,646 | 3.1 mi |
| 44106 | Cleveland, OH | 26,896 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44127, 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 (5,586 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 44127 in?
ZIP code 44127 (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 44127?
ZIP code 44127 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 5,586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44127?
The median household income in ZIP 44127 is $32,572, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44127?
The median home value in ZIP 44127 is $44,400, which is 84% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44127?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44127 is African American at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44127?
ZIP code 44127 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,792 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44127?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44127 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Manufacturing (21), Retail trade (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44127?
In ZIP code 44127, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44127?
In ZIP code 44127, approximately 40.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44127?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44127 is 36.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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