ZIP Code 44145
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Westlake · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 32,729
- Median income
- $112,200
- Median home value
- $368,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.2%
- Land area
- 41.2 sq mi
794/sq mi
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.9
New York
ZIP code 44145 in Westlake, Ohio has a population of 32,729. The median household income is $112,200, which is 47% above the national average. Median home value is $368,200, 32% above the US average. 60.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44145 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.2 square miles in Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 32,729 residents, producing a population density of 794 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 44145 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44145 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $368,200 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,570 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44145 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44145 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 44145
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44145.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
281 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
211 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
173 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
171 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
118 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 44145, Westlake, 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
32,729
Population
41.2
Area (sq mi)
794
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44145?
46.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
12.6%
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?
$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
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?
15,559
Total Housing Units
14,424
Occupied Units
1,135
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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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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