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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
$96,603
Median income
$252,400
Median home value
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $47,253. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $252,400 for a typical home value (28% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,353 a month; 77.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 44138 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cuyahoga County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44138?

42.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$96,603

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$47,253

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44138 ranks nationally

Olmsted Falls, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,603 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,922

Total Housing Units

9,423

Occupied Units

499

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$252,400

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$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

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ZIP 44138 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 44138 ranks #4 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 44138 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 44138 ranks #5 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
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

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Related Areas

Cuyahoga County Olmsted Falls, OH Ohio

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.

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