Olmsted Falls, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44138
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,332
- 624/sq mi High-density area
- $96,603
- Median income Above-median income area
- $252,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Olmsted Falls pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 624
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44138 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 44138 (Olmsted Falls, OH) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.4 in 2023 to 176.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44138 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Olmsted Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 22,332 residents across 35.8 square miles, a density of 624 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44138 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,603 (32% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,253. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $252,400 (28% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,353.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44138 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 44138
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olmsted Falls, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44138.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 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 44138, Olmsted Falls, 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
22,332
Population
35.8
Area (sq mi)
624
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44138?
42.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.8%
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?
$96,603
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$47,253
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44138 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Olmsted Falls, 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)
$96,603 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
9,922housing units
9,922
Total Housing Units
9,423
Occupied Units
499
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,400
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,353
Median Rent
1988
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44138 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 120 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 136 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 156 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 165 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 176 |
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 264 business establishments in ZIP 44138, employing approximately 2,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,575,000.
264
Businesses
2,589
Employees
$132.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 14.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
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 44138 vs 44070 →
ZIP 44138 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44070
North Olmsted (44070)
32,902 residents
- 44145
Westlake (44145)
32,729 residents
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
29,563 residents
- 44138
Olmsted Falls (44138)
22,332 residents
- 44142
Brookpark (44142)
19,201 residents
- 44149
Strongsville (44149)
19,177 residents
- 44017
Berea (44017)
19,161 residents
- 44126
Cleveland (44126)
16,771 residents
- 44140
Bay Village (44140)
15,651 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44138 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44138 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44140
Bay Village (44140)
$132,254 median income
- 44280
Valley City (44280)
$130,167 median income
- 44149
Strongsville (44149)
$118,173 median income
- 44145
Westlake (44145)
$112,200 median income
- 44138
Olmsted Falls (44138)
$96,603 median income
- 44039
North Ridgeville (44039)
$96,485 median income
- 44028
Columbia Station (44028)
$87,595 median income
- 44070
North Olmsted (44070)
$84,363 median income
- 44126
Cleveland (44126)
$79,269 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44138 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44070 | North Olmsted, OH | 32,902 | 2.9 mi |
| 44017 | Berea, OH | 19,161 | 3.1 mi |
| 44028 | Columbia Station, OH | 8,467 | 4.5 mi |
| 44145 | Westlake, OH | 32,729 | 5.5 mi |
| 44039 | North Ridgeville, OH | 29,563 | 5.1 mi |
| 44140 | Bay Village, OH | 15,651 | 7.7 mi |
| 44142 | Brookpark, OH | 19,201 | 5.4 mi |
| 44149 | Strongsville, OH | 19,177 | 5.4 mi |
| 44280 | Valley City, OH | 4,557 | 9.3 mi |
| 44126 | Cleveland, OH | 16,771 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44138, 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 (22,332 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 44138 in?
ZIP code 44138 (Olmsted Falls) 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 44138?
ZIP code 44138 in Olmsted Falls, OH has a population of 22,332 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44138?
The median household income in ZIP 44138 is $96,603, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44138?
The median home value in ZIP 44138 is $252,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44138?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44138 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44138?
ZIP code 44138 has 264 business establishments employing approximately 2,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44138?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44138 are: Construction (37), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (32), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44138?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44138 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 44138?
In ZIP code 44138, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% 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 44138?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44138 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44138?
In ZIP code 44138, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44138?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44138 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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