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Westlake, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44145

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

32,729
794/sq mi
$112,200
Median income
$368,200
Median home value
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westlake pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
794
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44145 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44145 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 32,729 residents across 41.2 square miles, a density of 794 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44145 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,200 (54% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $69,306. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. Median home value sits at $368,200 (87% above the state average), median rent at $1,570 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 24 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 44145 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 44145

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westlake, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44145.

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 44145, Westlake, 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

32,729

Population

41.2

Area (sq mi)

794

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44145?

46.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$112,200

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$69,306

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44145 ranks nationally

Westlake, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,200 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,559

Total Housing Units

14,424

Occupied Units

1,135

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$368,200

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$1,570

Median Rent

1983

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44145 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 134
2021 +9.6% 147
2022 +14.5% 168
2023 +7.0% 180
2024 +6.3% 191

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 1,592 business establishments in ZIP 44145, employing approximately 40,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,397,049,000.

1,592

Businesses

40,957

Employees

$2.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 281 17.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 211 13.3%
Finance and insurance 173 10.9%
Retail trade 171 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 118 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 115 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 96 6.0%
Wholesale trade 92 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 85 5.3%
Construction 74 4.7%
Manufacturing 39 2.5%
Information 34 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 29 1.8%
Educational services 29 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 21 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.2%
Utilities 4 0.3%

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 44145 vs 44140 →

ZIP 44145 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 44145 ranks #3 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 44145 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 44145 ranks #4 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
44140 Bay Village, OH 15,651 2.3 mi
44070 North Olmsted, OH 32,902 2.6 mi
44138 Olmsted Falls, OH 22,332 5.5 mi
44126 Cleveland, OH 16,771 4.0 mi
44011 Avon, OH 21,193 4.6 mi
44116 Rocky River, OH 20,268 4.2 mi
44012 Avon Lake, OH 22,581 5.3 mi
44135 Cleveland, OH 26,861 6.0 mi
44111 Cleveland, OH 39,778 7.3 mi
44017 Berea, OH 19,161 6.7 mi

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Pop: 52,244
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Pop: 50,639
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Pop: 45,014
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Pop: 40,646
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Pop: 40,438
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Pop: 40,089

Related Areas

Cuyahoga County Westlake, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44145 in? ▼
ZIP code 44145 (Westlake) 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 44145? ▼
ZIP code 44145 in Westlake, OH has a population of 32,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44145? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44145 is $112,200, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44145? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44145 is $368,200, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44145? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44145 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44145? ▼
ZIP code 44145 has 1,592 business establishments employing approximately 40,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44145? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44145 are: Health care and social assistance (281), Professional, scientific, and technical services (211), Finance and insurance (173). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44145? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44145 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 44145? ▼
In ZIP code 44145, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.2% 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 44145? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44145 is 24.4 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 44145? ▼
In ZIP code 44145, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44145? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44145 is 4.9% 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.