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Strongsville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44149

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

19,177
663/sq mi
$118,173
Median income
$308,300
Median home value
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Strongsville pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
663
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44149 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44149 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Strongsville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, home to 19,177 residents across 28.9 square miles, a density of 663 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44149 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,173 (62% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $59,685. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $308,300 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,343 per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44149, plus 6 more within Cuyahoga County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 44149

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strongsville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44149.

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 44149, Strongsville, 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

19,177

Population

28.9

Area (sq mi)

663

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44149?

47.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$118,173

Median Household Income

+62% vs state

$59,685

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44149 ranks nationally

Strongsville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,173 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,612

Total Housing Units

8,423

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$308,300

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,343

Median Rent

1986

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44149 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 131
2021 +7.9% 142
2022 +15.6% 164
2023 +10.8% 182
2024 +6.8% 194

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 412 business establishments in ZIP 44149, employing approximately 7,021 people with a combined annual payroll of $444,693,000.

412

Businesses

7,021

Employees

$444.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 60 14.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 13.3%
Construction 47 11.4%
Wholesale trade 46 11.2%
Transportation and warehousing 33 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 7.3%
Retail trade 29 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 23 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 21 5.1%
Finance and insurance 18 4.4%
Accommodation and food services 13 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.4%
Educational services 7 1.7%
Information 6 1.5%

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 44149 vs 44136 →

ZIP 44149 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 44149 ranks #7 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 44149 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 44149 ranks #2 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
44136 Strongsville, OH 25,608 2.3 mi
44017 Berea, OH 19,161 3.8 mi
44028 Columbia Station, OH 8,467 4.3 mi
44212 Brunswick, OH 43,548 5.0 mi
44133 North Royalton, OH 30,394 5.8 mi
44142 Brookpark, OH 19,201 6.3 mi
44138 Olmsted Falls, OH 22,332 5.4 mi
44126 Cleveland, OH 16,771 8.9 mi
44130 Cleveland, OH 50,639 5.7 mi
44280 Valley City, OH 4,557 6.2 mi

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Related Areas

Cuyahoga County Strongsville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44149 in? ▼
ZIP code 44149 (Strongsville) 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 44149? ▼
ZIP code 44149 in Strongsville, OH has a population of 19,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44149? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44149 is $118,173, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44149? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44149 is $308,300, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44149? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44149 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44149? ▼
ZIP code 44149 has 412 business establishments employing approximately 7,021 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44149? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44149 are: Manufacturing (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (55), Construction (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44149? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44149 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 44149? ▼
In ZIP code 44149, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% 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 44149? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44149 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44149? ▼
In ZIP code 44149, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44149? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44149 is 4.1% 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.