ZIP Code 44116 in Rocky River, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Rocky River, Ohio
City Alias:Cleveland
County:Cuyahoga County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:04:53 AM
Population:21,821 [See All]
Area Codes:216 / 436 / 440
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.4700, -81.8489
Land Area:4.889 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 44116 has 21,821 residents and 9,959 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 45.4 years, older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:21,821Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:21,527Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:22,053Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,463.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$93,532Source: Census ACS
Households:9,959Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$327,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.16Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.01Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,19720,20620,17020,19920,24220,26520,31020,33820,23920,14421,54921,57521,527
Decennial Census20,268------------------21,821------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.4

Male Median Age: 43.1

Female Median Age: 47.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male560550673635476534631655613630725714690644496373246322
Female527592665610464576694711644700701798885773670545444655
Total1,0871,1421,3381,2459401,1101,3251,3661,2571,3301,4261,5121,5751,4171,166918690977
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19,77791.82%
Black:3121.45%
Hispanic:*7073.28%
Asian:5152.39%
American Indian:240.11%
Hawaiian:90.04%
Other:1960.91%
Total:21,540100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10,16746.59%43.1 years
Females:11,65453.41%47.5 years
Total:21,821100%45.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:19,08688.66%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3651.70%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,5567.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5209.64%
Total Population:21,527100%
Total Native Population:19,45190.36%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,0769.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $93,532, which is much higher than the state median ($69,680), is up $28,532 (43.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,875. Family households earn a median of $155,226 versus $53,019 for nonfamily households (a difference of $102,207). By gender, male median income is $90,742 and female is $69,696, which is far above the state female median ($50,654), with a current gap of $21,046 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.2%, which is modestly greater than the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$65,000$66,027$67,645$63,681$62,582$65,043$69,601$70,096$74,657$81,319$83,524$90,214$93,532
Median Family Income$94,457$97,475$96,705$97,556$98,460$100,433$102,917$105,966$113,750$125,238$134,883$140,052$155,226
Median NonFamily Income$43,116$39,267$41,395$39,446$41,473$40,693$42,641$43,108$47,135$47,660$46,107$50,634$53,019
Median Male Income$72,065$79,707$75,258$73,112$70,053$72,586$74,362$77,542$81,045$83,955$86,851$84,896$90,742
Median Female Income$51,765$52,140$53,137$54,720$53,763$52,900$53,378$55,542$56,829$56,431$61,596$67,470$69,696
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:11,03263.70%
Unemployed:2621.51%
Not In Labor Force:6,02634.79%
Total:17,320100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,61359.94%
Service:1,26911.50%
Sales and Office:2,34221.23%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1731.57%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6355.76%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,032100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $327,600, which is far above the state median ($199,200), is up $120,000 (57.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $82,200. The median gross rent is $1,146, which is much higher than the state median ($988), is up $338 (41.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $225. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.94% (59.78% with a mortgage, 40.22% free-and-clear) and renters 29.06% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.62%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$207,600$206,200$198,600$201,800$207,600$215,500$223,000$233,700$245,400$260,500$272,100$304,000$327,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:722.53%
$500 to $999:97734.34%
$1,000 to $1,499:87630.79%
$1,500 to $1,999:54018.98%
$2,000 to $2,499:321.12%
$2,500 to $2,999:1214.25%
$3,000 or more:943.30%
No Rent:1334.67%
Total:2,845100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$808$788$799$797$798$834$858$890$921$896$974$1,120$1,146
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,15242.41%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,79328.53%
Renter Occupied:2,84529.06%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,790100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,79093.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6946.62%
Total Housing Units:10,484100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,78064.67%
Multi-Family Units:3,64534.77%
Other Units:590.56%
Total Housing Units:10,484100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 63.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (30.90%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.20%), down 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.51%). College enrollment is 20.45%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2421.53%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1691.07%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,55116.13%
Some college, no degree:1,92512.18%
Associate's degree:8285.24%
Bachelor's degree:5,43334.36%
Graduate or professional degree:4,66329.49%
Total:15,811100%
High school or higher:15,40097.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10,09663.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:17,51471.16%
Public Insurance:6,68127.14%
No Insurance:4181.70%
Total:24,613100%
Has Health Insurance:24,19598.30%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.5%2.9%3.0%3.2%3.0%2.3%2.8%2.7%2.6%2.7%2.5%2.5%2.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:49010.71%
Kindergarten:3146.86%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,99143.51%
High school (grades 9-12):84518.47%
College or graduate school:93620.45%
Total:4,576100%
Early Childhood:80417.57%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,15068.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 44116 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 753 business establishments, employing about 7,964 people with an annual payroll of $393,648,000. USPS data shows 10,210 residential mailboxes and 695 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,210Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:695Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,620Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,374Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:3,310Source: USPS
# of Businesses:753Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$96,677,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$393,648,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,964Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 44116 is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, within the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17410) and Ohio's 7th and 11st Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,171,978 people, about 1.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 44116. It covers 4.889 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.873 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Cleveland, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:17410Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,171,978Source: Census
MSA:Cleveland-Akron, OH CMSASource: Census
Land Area:4.889 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.873 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07,11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3864.76, 244.46 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Cleveland-Lorain-Elyria, OH PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3968056Source: Census
Place Name:Rocky River city; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


44117 | | 44115

Schools in ZIP Code 44116


ZIP Code 44116 is in the Rocky River City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public schools and 6 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Goldwood Primary Elementary School 21600 Center Ridge Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Rocky River City School District
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School 20140 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Rocky River City School District
Rocky River Middle School 1631 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Rocky River City School District
Rocky River High School 20951 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Rocky River City School District
Rocky River Early Childhood Center At Beach School 1101 Morewood Pkwy
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Rocky River City School District
St Christopher School 1610 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Private School
Magnificat High School 20770 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Private School
Le Chaperon Rouge - Rocky River 19315 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Private School
Lutheran High West 3850 Linden Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Private School
Ruffing Montessori School 1285 Orchard Park Dr
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Private School
St Thomas Lutheran School 21211 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 44116


Meryma'at Barber College 12825-27 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
Type: Post Secondary
The North Coast College 11724 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Type: Post Secondary
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma 12955 Snow Rd
Parma, OH 44130-3151
Type: Post Secondary
Valley College-Cleveland 8700 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44129-6810
Type: Post Secondary
Baldwin Wallace University 275 Eastland Rd
Berea, OH 44017-2088
Type: Post Secondary
Cleveland Institute Of Medical Massage 18334d East Bagley Rd
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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