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 High-density area
- $53,918
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44137 (Maple Heights, OH) fell -1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 140.0 in 2023 to 138.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,146. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,100 (50% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $1,338; owner occupancy is 62.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44137 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 44137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maple Heights, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44137.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Wholesale trade 21
Wholesale trade
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44137?
37.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.8%
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?
$53,918
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$26,146
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44137 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Maple Heights, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,918 20th percentile higher than 20% of 1,127 Ohio 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
9,960housing units
9,960
Total Housing Units
9,330
Occupied Units
630
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,100
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
40,438 residents
- 44105
Cleveland (44105)
40,089 residents
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
38,196 residents
- 44122
Beachwood (44122)
34,057 residents
- 44146
Bedford (44146)
29,761 residents
- 44128
Cleveland (44128)
29,274 residents
- 44125
Cleveland (44125)
28,730 residents
- 44137
Maple Heights (44137)
23,240 residents
- 44104
Cleveland (44104)
22,640 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44137 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44122
Beachwood (44122)
$101,230 median income
- 44131
Independence (44131)
$100,594 median income
- 44067
Northfield (44067)
$86,364 median income
- 44118
Cleveland (44118)
$77,555 median income
- 44125
Cleveland (44125)
$57,363 median income
- 44146
Bedford (44146)
$54,925 median income
- 44137
Maple Heights (44137)
$53,918 median income
- 44120
Cleveland (44120)
$47,126 median income
- 44128
Cleveland (44128)
$43,993 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44137, 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 (23,240 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 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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