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Brookpark, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44142

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

19,201
970/sq mi
$71,332
Median income
$169,600
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brookpark pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
970
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44142 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44142 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brookpark, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, home to 19,201 residents across 19.8 square miles, a density of 970 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44142 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,332 (2% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,426. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $169,600 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,122 monthly, and 82.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cuyahoga County, letting you compare 44142 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 44142

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookpark, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44142.

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 44142, Brookpark, 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

19,201

Population

19.8

Area (sq mi)

970

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44142?

44.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$71,332

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$35,426

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44142 ranks nationally

Brookpark, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,332 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,320

Total Housing Units

8,002

Occupied Units

318

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$169,600

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,122

Median Rent

1961

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

166

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+66%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44142 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 117
2021 +12.8% 132
2022 +8.8% 143
2023 +7.4% 154
2024 +7.8% 166

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 358 business establishments in ZIP 44142, employing approximately 8,152 people with a combined annual payroll of $525,152,000.

358

Businesses

8,152

Employees

$525.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 49 13.7%
Wholesale trade 40 11.2%
Retail trade 36 10.1%
Construction 35 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 35 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 34 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 29 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 26 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.8%
Finance and insurance 9 2.5%
Information 7 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.7%

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 44142 vs 44135 →

ZIP 44142 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 44142 ranks #9 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 44142 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 44142 ranks #6 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
44135 Cleveland, OH 26,861 1.6 mi
44130 Cleveland, OH 50,639 2.6 mi
44126 Cleveland, OH 16,771 3.1 mi
44017 Berea, OH 19,161 3.0 mi
44111 Cleveland, OH 39,778 4.3 mi
44116 Rocky River, OH 20,268 4.9 mi
44129 Cleveland, OH 29,090 4.7 mi
44107 Lakewood, OH 52,244 5.7 mi
44136 Strongsville, OH 25,608 6.3 mi
44070 North Olmsted, OH 32,902 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cuyahoga County

44107 standard
Lakewood, OH
Pop: 52,244
44130 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 50,639
44102 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 45,014
44109 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 40,646
44118 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 40,438
44105 standard
Cleveland, OH
Pop: 40,089

Related Areas

Cuyahoga County Brookpark, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44142 in? ▼
ZIP code 44142 (Brookpark) 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 44142? ▼
ZIP code 44142 in Brookpark, OH has a population of 19,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44142? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44142 is $71,332, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44142? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44142 is $169,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44142? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44142 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44142? ▼
ZIP code 44142 has 358 business establishments employing approximately 8,152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44142? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44142 are: Manufacturing (49), Wholesale trade (40), Retail trade (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44142? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44142 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 44142? ▼
In ZIP code 44142, 57.0% 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 44142? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44142 is 20.9 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 44142? ▼
In ZIP code 44142, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44142? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44142 is 8.9% 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.