Independence, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44131
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,469
- 492/sq mi High-density area
- $100,594
- Median income Above-median income area
- $270,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Independence pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 492
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44131 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44131 (Independence, OH) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 163.9 in 2023 to 171.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44131 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 20,469 residents across 41.6 square miles, a density of 492 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44131 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,594 (38% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,296. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $270,600 (37% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 92.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,407.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44131 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 44131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44131.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
212 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
168 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
157 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
125 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 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 44131, Independence, 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
20,469
Population
41.6
Area (sq mi)
492
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44131?
49.7
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
7.3%
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?
$100,594
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$52,296
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44131 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Independence, 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)
$100,594 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,854housing units
8,854
Total Housing Units
8,556
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,600
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,407
Median Rent
1965
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44131 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 121 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 135 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 148 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 164 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 172 |
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 1,326 business establishments in ZIP 44131, employing approximately 39,575 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,839,655,000.
1,326
Businesses
39,575
Employees
$2.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 212 | 16.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 168 | 12.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 157 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 125 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 94 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 92 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 4.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 57 | 4.3% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 3.2% |
| Information | 37 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.0% |
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 44131 vs 44134 →
ZIP 44131 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
- 44134
Cleveland (44134)
38,800 residents
- 44129
Cleveland (44129)
29,090 residents
- 44125
Cleveland (44125)
28,730 residents
- 44137
Maple Heights (44137)
23,240 residents
- 44131
Independence (44131)
20,469 residents
- 44147
Broadview Heights (44147)
19,480 residents
- 44141 13,945
Brecksville (44141)
13,945 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44131 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44141
Brecksville (44141)
$133,875 median income
- 44147
Broadview Heights (44147)
$103,125 median income
- 44131
Independence (44131)
$100,594 median income
- 44129
Cleveland (44129)
$70,651 median income
- 44134
Cleveland (44134)
$68,625 median income
- 44125
Cleveland (44125)
$57,363 median income
- 44137
Maple Heights (44137)
$53,918 median income
- 44109 $42,872
Cleveland (44109)
$42,872 median income
- 44105 $40,906
Cleveland (44105)
$40,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44131 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44134 | Cleveland, OH | 38,800 | 2.7 mi |
| 44125 | Cleveland, OH | 28,730 | 2.6 mi |
| 44129 | Cleveland, OH | 29,090 | 4.3 mi |
| 44105 | Cleveland, OH | 40,089 | 4.8 mi |
| 44147 | Broadview Heights, OH | 19,480 | 4.6 mi |
| 44127 | Cleveland, OH | 5,586 | 6.1 mi |
| 44109 | Cleveland, OH | 40,646 | 4.9 mi |
| 44137 | Maple Heights, OH | 23,240 | 5.0 mi |
| 44141 | Brecksville, OH | 13,945 | 6.0 mi |
| 44101 | Cleveland, OH | 565 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44131, 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 (20,469 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 44131 in?
ZIP code 44131 (Independence) 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 44131?
ZIP code 44131 in Independence, OH has a population of 20,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44131?
The median household income in ZIP 44131 is $100,594, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44131?
The median home value in ZIP 44131 is $270,600, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44131?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44131 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44131?
ZIP code 44131 has 1,326 business establishments employing approximately 39,575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44131?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44131 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (212), Finance and insurance (168), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (157). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44131?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44131 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 44131?
In ZIP code 44131, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 44131?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44131 is 22.5 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 44131?
In ZIP code 44131, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44131?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44131 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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