ZIP Code 44137

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Maple Heights · Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Population
23,240

1,734/sq mi

Median income
$53,918

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$98,100

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.0%

Median age 37.8

Land area
13.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 44137 in Maple Heights, Ohio has a population of 23,240. The median household income is $53,918, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $98,100, 65% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44137 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.4 square miles in Maple Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 23,240 residents, producing a population density of 1,734 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 44137 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44137 sits at $53,918 (26% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,146. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $98,100 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $1,338 per month, and 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44137 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44137 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 44137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44137.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44137, Maple Heights, 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

23,240

Population

13.4

Area (sq mi)

1,734

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44137?

37.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 21.1%
African American 74.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$53,918

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$26,146

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,960

Total Housing Units

9,330

Occupied Units

630

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

$98,100

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,338

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

138

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+38%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44137 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +38% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.2% 91
2021 +21.7% 110
2022 +8.6% 120
2023 +16.9% 140
2024 -1.2% 138

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 310 business establishments in ZIP 44137, employing approximately 3,735 people with a combined annual payroll of $158,180,000.

310

Businesses

3,735

Employees

$158.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 72 23.2%
Health care and social assistance 43 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 35 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 35 11.3%
Wholesale trade 21 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.5%
Manufacturing 15 4.8%
Construction 13 4.2%
Finance and insurance 13 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.9%
Information 5 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
44128 Cleveland, OH 29,274 2.3 mi
44125 Cleveland, OH 28,730 2.7 mi
44146 Bedford, OH 29,761 2.5 mi
44120 Cleveland, OH 38,196 4.5 mi
44118 Cleveland, OH 40,438 6.4 mi
44105 Cleveland, OH 40,089 4.5 mi
44067 Northfield, OH 20,441 6.6 mi
44122 Beachwood, OH 34,057 5.0 mi
44131 Independence, OH 20,469 5.0 mi
44104 Cleveland, OH 22,640 6.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44137 in?
ZIP code 44137 (Maple Heights) 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 44137?
ZIP code 44137 in Maple Heights, OH has a population of 23,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44137?
The median household income in ZIP 44137 is $53,918, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44137?
The median home value in ZIP 44137 is $98,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44137 is African American at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44137?
ZIP code 44137 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 3,735 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44137 are: Retail trade (72), Health care and social assistance (43), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44137?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44137 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 38%. 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 44137?
In ZIP code 44137, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 44137?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44137 is 21.7 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 44137?
In ZIP code 44137, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44137 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Maple Heights, OH

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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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