PlainZIP

Solon, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44139

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

24,356
410/sq mi
$138,425
Median income
$389,700
Median home value
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Solon pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
410
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44139 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44139 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Solon, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 24,356 residents across 59.4 square miles, a density of 410 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44139 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,425 (90% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $68,826. Local economic indicators show a 3.5% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $389,700 (98% above the state average) with median rent at $1,632 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 44139 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 44139

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Solon, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44139.

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 44139, Solon, 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

24,356

Population

59.4

Area (sq mi)

410

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44139?

45.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

19.6%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 10.2%
Asian 15.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$138,425

Median Household Income

+90% vs state

$68,826

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44139 ranks nationally

Solon, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$138,425 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,452

Total Housing Units

9,115

Occupied Units

337

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$389,700

Median Home Value

+98% vs state

$1,632

Median Rent

1980

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44139 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 128
2021 +7.6% 138
2022 +16.9% 161
2023 +5.7% 170
2024 +6.0% 181

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 1,116 business establishments in ZIP 44139, employing approximately 28,937 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,073,232,000.

1,116

Businesses

28,937

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 157 14.1%
Wholesale trade 139 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 109 9.8%
Manufacturing 95 8.5%
Finance and insurance 86 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 76 6.8%
Retail trade 74 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 71 6.4%
Construction 68 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 67 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 36 3.2%
Information 29 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.8%
Educational services 19 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 1.3%

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 44139 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 44139 ranks #6 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 44139 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 44139 ranks #3 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
44087 Twinsburg, OH 20,221 4.5 mi
44146 Bedford, OH 29,761 4.4 mi
44022 Chagrin Falls, OH 16,516 4.9 mi
44056 Macedonia, OH 11,157 5.5 mi
44124 Cleveland, OH 38,282 8.2 mi
44236 Hudson, OH 25,296 9.4 mi
44137 Maple Heights, OH 23,240 6.4 mi
44128 Cleveland, OH 29,274 6.2 mi
44122 Beachwood, OH 34,057 6.9 mi
44067 Northfield, OH 20,441 7.1 mi

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Related Areas

Cuyahoga County Solon, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44139 in? ▼
ZIP code 44139 (Solon) 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 44139? ▼
ZIP code 44139 in Solon, OH has a population of 24,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44139? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44139 is $138,425, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44139? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44139 is $389,700, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44139? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44139 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44139? ▼
ZIP code 44139 has 1,116 business establishments employing approximately 28,937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44139? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44139 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (157), Wholesale trade (139), Health care and social assistance (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44139? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44139 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 44139? ▼
In ZIP code 44139, 77.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.3% 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 44139? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44139 is 22.8 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 44139? ▼
In ZIP code 44139, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44139? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44139 is 3.5% 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.