ZIP Code 44138
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Olmsted Falls · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 22,332
- Median income
- $96,603
- Median home value
- $252,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.8%
- Land area
- 35.8 sq mi
624/sq mi
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.1
New York
ZIP code 44138 in Olmsted Falls, Ohio has a population of 22,332. The median household income is $96,603, which is 27% above the national average. Median home value is $252,400, 9% below the US average. 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44138 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.8 square miles in Olmsted Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 22,332 residents, producing a population density of 624 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 44138 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44138 sits at $96,603 (32% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $47,253. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $252,400 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,353 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44138 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44138 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 44138
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,253
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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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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