Cleveland, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44144
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,089
- 1,457/sq mi High-density area
- $60,223
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cleveland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,457
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44144 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 44144 (Cleveland, OH) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 150.4 in 2023 to 168.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44144 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 21,089 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 1,457 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44144 reports a modest median household income of $60,223 (18% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,522. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,900 (24% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $979; owner occupancy is 59.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cuyahoga County, so 44144 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 44144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44144.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 29
Transportation and warehousing
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 26
Other services (except public administration)
26 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 44144, Cleveland, 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
21,089
Population
14.5
Area (sq mi)
1,457
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44144?
42.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
10.4%
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?
$60,223
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$32,522
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44144 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Cleveland, 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)
$60,223 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
10,212housing units
10,212
Total Housing Units
9,842
Occupied Units
370
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$979
Median Rent
1955
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
169
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+69%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44144 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 108 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 122 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 143 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 150 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 169 |
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 347 business establishments in ZIP 44144, employing approximately 9,821 people with a combined annual payroll of $575,786,000.
347
Businesses
9,821
Employees
$575.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.9% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
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 44144 vs 44102 →
ZIP 44144 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44107
Lakewood (44107)
52,244 residents
- 44130
Cleveland (44130)
50,639 residents
- 44102
Cleveland (44102)
45,014 residents
- 44109
Cleveland (44109)
40,646 residents
- 44111
Cleveland (44111)
39,778 residents
- 44134
Cleveland (44134)
38,800 residents
- 44129
Cleveland (44129)
29,090 residents
- 44135
Cleveland (44135)
26,861 residents
- 44144
Cleveland (44144)
21,089 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44144 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44144 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44126
Cleveland (44126)
$79,269 median income
- 44113
Cleveland (44113)
$71,941 median income
- 44129
Cleveland (44129)
$70,651 median income
- 44130
Cleveland (44130)
$69,655 median income
- 44107
Lakewood (44107)
$68,970 median income
- 44134
Cleveland (44134)
$68,625 median income
- 44144
Cleveland (44144)
$60,223 median income
- 44111
Cleveland (44111)
$57,252 median income
- 44135
Cleveland (44135)
$53,848 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44144 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44102 | Cleveland, OH | 45,014 | 2.6 mi |
| 44109 | Cleveland, OH | 40,646 | 2.4 mi |
| 44129 | Cleveland, OH | 29,090 | 3.3 mi |
| 44111 | Cleveland, OH | 39,778 | 2.8 mi |
| 44135 | Cleveland, OH | 26,861 | 4.1 mi |
| 44134 | Cleveland, OH | 38,800 | 4.1 mi |
| 44113 | Cleveland, OH | 19,213 | 4.0 mi |
| 44107 | Lakewood, OH | 52,244 | 4.3 mi |
| 44130 | Cleveland, OH | 50,639 | 4.7 mi |
| 44126 | Cleveland, OH | 16,771 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44144, 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 (21,089 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 44144 in?
ZIP code 44144 (Cleveland) 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 44144?
ZIP code 44144 in Cleveland, OH has a population of 21,089 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44144?
The median household income in ZIP 44144 is $60,223, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44144?
The median home value in ZIP 44144 is $149,900, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44144?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44144 is White at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44144?
ZIP code 44144 has 347 business establishments employing approximately 9,821 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44144?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44144 are: Accommodation and food services (73), Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44144?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44144 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 44144?
In ZIP code 44144, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 44144?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44144 is 20.6 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 44144?
In ZIP code 44144, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44144?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44144 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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