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 High-density area
- $68,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $166,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44134 (Cleveland, OH) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.2 in 2023 to 171.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,691. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,100 (16% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $1,132; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44134 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 44134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44134.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44134?
43.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
11.5%
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?
$68,625
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
17,125housing units
17,125
Total Housing Units
16,220
Occupied Units
905
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,100
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44130
Cleveland (44130)
50,639 residents
- 44102
Cleveland (44102)
45,014 residents
- 44109
Cleveland (44109)
40,646 residents
- 44134
Cleveland (44134)
38,800 residents
- 44133
North Royalton (44133)
30,394 residents
- 44129
Cleveland (44129)
29,090 residents
- 44125
Cleveland (44125)
28,730 residents
- 44144
Cleveland (44144)
21,089 residents
- 44131
Independence (44131)
20,469 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44134 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44134 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44147
Broadview Heights (44147)
$103,125 median income
- 44131
Independence (44131)
$100,594 median income
- 44133
North Royalton (44133)
$83,717 median income
- 44113
Cleveland (44113)
$71,941 median income
- 44129
Cleveland (44129)
$70,651 median income
- 44130
Cleveland (44130)
$69,655 median income
- 44134
Cleveland (44134)
$68,625 median income
- 44144
Cleveland (44144)
$60,223 median income
- 44125
Cleveland (44125)
$57,363 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44134, 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 (38,800 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 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.
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