ZIP Code 44146
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Bedford · Cuyahoga County · Ohio
- Population
- 29,761
- Median income
- $54,925
- Median home value
- $155,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.5%
- Land area
- 51.9 sq mi
574/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
New York
ZIP code 44146 in Bedford, Ohio has a population of 29,761. The median household income is $54,925, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $155,000, 44% below the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.9 square miles in Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The area is home to 29,761 residents, producing a population density of 574 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 44146 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44146 sits at $54,925 (25% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,353. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $155,000 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,036 per month, and 57.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cuyahoga County, so you can benchmark 44146 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 44146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44146.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
127 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
118 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 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 44146, Bedford, 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
29,761
Population
51.9
Area (sq mi)
574
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44146?
43.4
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
3.1%
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?
$54,925
Median Household Income
-25% vs state
$36,353
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 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?
15,234
Total Housing Units
13,952
Occupied Units
1,282
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,000
Median Home Value
-21% vs state
$1,036
Median Rent
1964
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
157
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+57%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44146 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +57% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 110 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 125 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 137 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 155 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 157 |
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 924 business establishments in ZIP 44146, employing approximately 19,382 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,200,845,000.
924
Businesses
19,382
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 127 | 13.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 118 | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 94 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 86 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 1.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.5% |
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 44146 vs 44137 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44137 | Maple Heights, OH | 23,240 | 2.5 mi |
| 44128 | Cleveland, OH | 29,274 | 3.9 mi |
| 44067 | Northfield, OH | 20,441 | 4.7 mi |
| 44139 | Solon, OH | 24,356 | 4.4 mi |
| 44056 | Macedonia, OH | 11,157 | 4.9 mi |
| 44122 | Beachwood, OH | 34,057 | 6.2 mi |
| 44125 | Cleveland, OH | 28,730 | 4.7 mi |
| 44131 | Independence, OH | 20,469 | 6.3 mi |
| 44120 | Cleveland, OH | 38,196 | 6.8 mi |
| 44118 | Cleveland, OH | 40,438 | 8.4 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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