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Maple Heights, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44137

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

23,240
1,734/sq mi
$53,918
Median income
$98,100
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Maple Heights pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,734
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44137 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44137 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maple Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 23,240 residents across 13.4 square miles, a density of 1,734 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44137 reports a modest median household income of $53,918 (26% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,146. Local economic indicators show a 25.4% poverty rate alongside 11.6% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cuyahoga County, letting you compare 44137 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maple Heights, OH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,240

Population

13.4

Area (sq mi)

1,734

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 44137 ranks nationally

Maple Heights, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,918 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44137 vs 44128 →

ZIP 44137 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 44137 ranks #8 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 44137 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 44137 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
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

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 Maple Heights, OH Ohio

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.

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