ZIP Code 44144
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Cleveland · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 21,089
- Median income
- $60,223
- Median home value
- $149,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.5%
- Land area
- 14.5 sq mi
1,457/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.7
New York
ZIP code 44144 in Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 21,089. The median household income is $60,223, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $149,900, 46% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44144 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.5 square miles in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 21,089 residents, producing a population density of 1,457 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 44144 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44144 sits at $60,223 (18% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,522. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $149,900 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $979 per month, and 59.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44144 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44144 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 44144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$32,522
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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