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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
$100,594
Median income
$270,600
Median home value
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $52,296. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $270,600 (37% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,407 monthly, and 92.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44131 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 44131

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44131.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44131?

49.7

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$100,594

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$52,296

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44131 ranks nationally

Independence, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,594 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,854

Total Housing Units

8,556

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$270,600

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44131 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 44131 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 44131 ranks #3 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 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

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 Independence, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.