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Cleveland, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44129

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

29,090
1,909/sq mi
$70,651
Median income
$166,400
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cleveland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,909
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44129 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 29,090 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 1,909 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44129 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,651 (3% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,370. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $166,400 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,056 monthly, and 70.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cuyahoga County, letting you compare 44129 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44129.

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 44129, 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

29,090

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

1,909

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44129?

39.8

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.7%
African American 7.4%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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?

$70,651

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$37,370

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44129 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,651 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,745

Total Housing Units

12,044

Occupied Units

701

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$166,400

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,056

Median Rent

1956

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44129 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 115
2021 +12.7% 130
2022 +14.6% 149
2023 +7.9% 161
2024 +8.9% 175

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 572 business establishments in ZIP 44129, employing approximately 9,951 people with a combined annual payroll of $414,706,000.

572

Businesses

9,951

Employees

$414.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 114 19.9%
Health care and social assistance 105 18.4%
Accommodation and food services 71 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 54 9.4%
Construction 41 7.2%
Finance and insurance 39 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 23 4.0%
Wholesale trade 8 1.4%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Information 7 1.2%
Manufacturing 5 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 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 44129 vs 44134 →

ZIP 44129 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 44129 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 44129 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 44129 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
44134 Cleveland, OH 38,800 1.6 mi
44144 Cleveland, OH 21,089 3.3 mi
44130 Cleveland, OH 50,639 2.8 mi
44133 North Royalton, OH 30,394 5.2 mi
44102 Cleveland, OH 45,014 5.9 mi
44131 Independence, OH 20,469 4.3 mi
44109 Cleveland, OH 40,646 4.3 mi
44142 Brookpark, OH 19,201 4.7 mi
44135 Cleveland, OH 26,861 5.0 mi
44111 Cleveland, OH 39,778 5.5 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 44129 in? ▼
ZIP code 44129 (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 44129? ▼
ZIP code 44129 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 29,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44129? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44129 is $70,651, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44129? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44129 is $166,400, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44129? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44129 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44129? ▼
ZIP code 44129 has 572 business establishments employing approximately 9,951 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44129? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44129 are: Retail trade (114), Health care and social assistance (105), Accommodation and food services (71). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44129? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44129 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 44129? ▼
In ZIP code 44129, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 44129? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44129 is 23.5 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 44129? ▼
In ZIP code 44129, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44129? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44129 is 9.1% 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.