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Cleveland, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44134

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

38,800
1,561/sq mi
$68,625
Median income
$166,100
Median home value
25.6%
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.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,561
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44134 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44134 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 38,800 residents across 24.9 square miles, a density of 1,561 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44134 reports a modest median household income of $68,625 (6% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,691. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $166,100 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,132 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44134 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 44134

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44134.

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 44134, 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

38,800

Population

24.9

Area (sq mi)

1,561

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44134?

43.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$68,625

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$36,691

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44134 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,625 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,125

Total Housing Units

16,220

Occupied Units

905

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$166,100

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,132

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44134 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 115
2021 +13.8% 131
2022 +13.5% 149
2023 +5.8% 157
2024 +9.3% 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 585 business establishments in ZIP 44134, employing approximately 7,434 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,827,000.

585

Businesses

7,434

Employees

$266.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 87 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 86 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 82 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 67 11.4%
Construction 49 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 35 6.0%
Finance and insurance 29 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.4%
Wholesale trade 16 2.7%
Manufacturing 9 1.5%
Information 9 1.5%
Educational services 9 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.0%
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 44134 vs 44129 →

ZIP 44134 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 44134 ranks #4 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 44134 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 44134 ranks #7 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
44129 Cleveland, OH 29,090 1.6 mi
44131 Independence, OH 20,469 2.7 mi
44109 Cleveland, OH 40,646 4.1 mi
44130 Cleveland, OH 50,639 4.3 mi
44144 Cleveland, OH 21,089 4.1 mi
44147 Broadview Heights, OH 19,480 4.8 mi
44113 Cleveland, OH 19,213 6.8 mi
44125 Cleveland, OH 28,730 4.9 mi
44133 North Royalton, OH 30,394 5.4 mi
44102 Cleveland, OH 45,014 6.4 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 44134 in? ▼
ZIP code 44134 (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 44134? ▼
ZIP code 44134 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 38,800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44134? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44134 is $68,625, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44134? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44134 is $166,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44134? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44134 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44134? ▼
ZIP code 44134 has 585 business establishments employing approximately 7,434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44134? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44134 are: Retail trade (87), Other services (except public administration) (86), Accommodation and food services (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44134? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44134 increased by 9.3% 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 44134? ▼
In ZIP code 44134, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 44134? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44134 is 24.6 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 44134? ▼
In ZIP code 44134, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44134? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44134 is 10.3% 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.