PlainZIP

Bedford, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44146

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

29,761
574/sq mi
$54,925
Median income
$155,000
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bedford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
574
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44146 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 29,761 residents across 51.9 square miles, a density of 574 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44146 reports a modest median household income of $54,925 (25% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,353. Poverty here runs at 13.7%, with unemployment measured 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 22 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 44146 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 44146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bedford, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44146.

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 44146, Bedford, 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

29,761

Population

51.9

Area (sq mi)

574

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44146?

43.4

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 30.5%
African American 59.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

How ZIP 44146 ranks nationally

Bedford, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,925 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$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 44146 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 44146 ranks #4 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 44146 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 44146 ranks #8 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
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

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 Bedford, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44146 in? ▼
ZIP code 44146 (Bedford) 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 44146? ▼
ZIP code 44146 in Bedford, OH has a population of 29,761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44146? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44146 is $54,925, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44146? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44146 is $155,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44146? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44146 is African American at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44146? ▼
ZIP code 44146 has 924 business establishments employing approximately 19,382 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44146? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44146 are: Retail trade (127), Wholesale trade (118), Manufacturing (94). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44146? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44146 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 57%. 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 44146? ▼
In ZIP code 44146, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 44146? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44146 is 21.7 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 44146? ▼
In ZIP code 44146, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44146? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44146 is 13.7% 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.