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Cleveland, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44128

Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,274
1,345/sq mi
$43,993
Median income
$98,500
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,345
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44128 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44128 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 29,274 residents across 21.8 square miles, a density of 1,345 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44128 reports a modest median household income of $43,993 (40% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,106. The poverty rate stands at 27.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. Housing costs here run $98,500 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,042 a month; 50.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, 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 44128 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 44128

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44128.

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 44128, 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

29,274

Population

21.8

Area (sq mi)

1,345

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44128?

40.8

Median Age

42.3%

Male

57.7%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 3.3%
African American 92.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$43,993

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$26,106

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44128 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$43,993 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,190

Total Housing Units

12,409

Occupied Units

1,781

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.1%
Renter 49.9%

$98,500

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,042

Median Rent

1958

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

130

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+30%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44128 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +30% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.1% 89
2021 +18.1% 105
2022 +8.3% 113
2023 +12.7% 128
2024 +1.7% 130

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 664 business establishments in ZIP 44128, employing approximately 17,699 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,090,022,000.

664

Businesses

17,699

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 109 16.4%
Wholesale trade 78 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 76 11.4%
Construction 64 9.6%
Manufacturing 55 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 47 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 47 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.5%
Finance and insurance 21 3.2%
Information 12 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 44128 vs 44137 →

ZIP 44128 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 44128 ranks #7 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 44128 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 44128 ranks #9 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
44137 Maple Heights, OH 23,240 2.3 mi
44122 Beachwood, OH 34,057 2.7 mi
44146 Bedford, OH 29,761 3.9 mi
44120 Cleveland, OH 38,196 3.2 mi
44118 Cleveland, OH 40,438 4.5 mi
44121 Cleveland, OH 33,220 6.2 mi
44105 Cleveland, OH 40,089 4.7 mi
44125 Cleveland, OH 28,730 4.4 mi
44067 Northfield, OH 20,441 8.5 mi
44104 Cleveland, OH 22,640 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cuyahoga County

44107 standard
Lakewood, OH
Pop: 52,244
44130 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 50,639
44102 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 45,014
44109 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 40,646
44118 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 40,438
44105 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 40,089

Related Areas

Cuyahoga County Cleveland, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44128 in? ▼
ZIP code 44128 (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 44128? ▼
ZIP code 44128 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 29,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44128? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44128 is $43,993, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44128? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44128 is $98,500, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44128? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44128 is African American at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44128? ▼
ZIP code 44128 has 664 business establishments employing approximately 17,699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44128? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44128 are: Retail trade (109), Wholesale trade (78), Health care and social assistance (76). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44128? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44128 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 30%. 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 44128? ▼
In ZIP code 44128, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 44128? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44128 is 22.9 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 44128? ▼
In ZIP code 44128, approximately 50.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44128? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44128 is 27.8% 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.