ZIP Code 44131
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Independence · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 20,469
- Median income
- $100,594
- Median home value
- $270,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.1%
- Land area
- 41.6 sq mi
492/sq mi
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.7
New York
ZIP code 44131 in Independence, Ohio has a population of 20,469. The median household income is $100,594, which is 32% above the national average. Median home value is $270,600, 3% below the US average. 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44131 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.6 square miles in Independence, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 20,469 residents, producing a population density of 492 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44131 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44131 sits at $100,594 (38% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $52,296. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $270,600 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,407 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44131 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$52,296
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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