PlainZIP

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
$60,223
Median income
$149,900
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,522. Local economic indicators show a 16.1% poverty rate alongside 6.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $149,900 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $979 monthly, and 59.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cuyahoga County, letting you compare 44144 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 44144

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44144.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44144?

42.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.8%
African American 10.8%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

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

How ZIP 44144 ranks nationally

Cleveland, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,223 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

Owner 59.2%
Renter 40.8%

$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 44144 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 44144 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 44144 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 44144 ranks #7 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
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

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 Cleveland, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.