ZIP Code 44125 in Cleveland, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Cleveland, Ohio
City Alias:Garfield Heights, Garfield Hts, Valley View
Names to Avoid:
Cuyahoga Heights, Garfield
County:Cuyahoga County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:05:15 AM
Population:29,663 [See All]
Area Codes:216 / 436 / 440
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.4069, -81.6150
Land Area:13.998 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 44125 has 29,663 residents and 11,901 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 39.3 years, about the same as the state (39.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.7% male and 54.3% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (48.9%, much higher than the state average of 12.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (43.4%, much lower than the state average of 77.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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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:29,663Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:29,366Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:29,792Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,119.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$55,524Source: Census ACS
Households:11,901Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$107,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.77Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--28,34628,74028,63328,69828,45528,32128,05527,93927,74326,84729,36729,60529,366
Decennial Census28,730------------------29,663------
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: 39.3

Male Median Age: 37

Female Median Age: 40.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7929281,120998872915840749798728808942986793528308204261
Female8299561,1511,0018879731,0501,0299679781,0101,0951,081884657437402706
Total1,6211,8842,2711,9991,7591,8881,8901,7781,7651,7061,8182,0372,0671,6771,185745606967
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,87743.87%
Black:14,49549.38%
Hispanic:*1,1754.00%
Asian:2961.01%
American Indian:420.14%
Hawaiian:40.01%
Other:4651.58%
Total:29,354100%
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:13,57045.75%37.0 years
Females:16,09354.25%40.8 years
Total:29,663100%39.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:28,26896.26%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2310.79%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6122.08%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2552.95%
Total Population:29,366100%
Total Native Population:28,49997.05%
Total Foreign-born Population:8672.95%
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 $55,524, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,292 (22.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,396. Family households earn a median of $68,765 versus $37,075 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,690). By gender, male median income is $53,882 and female is $43,573, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,309 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.0%, which is edges past the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.4%).

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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$45,232$44,940$43,693$42,698$41,129$42,695$43,049$45,474$48,128$48,385$49,070$53,701$55,524
Median Family Income$54,957$53,906$51,823$49,981$49,336$52,748$54,408$58,214$61,386$60,146$61,264$66,324$68,765
Median NonFamily Income$25,939$26,982$28,052$27,467$27,403$28,510$30,740$30,769$31,292$30,600$31,707$34,955$37,075
Median Male Income$42,179$42,987$43,921$42,851$42,403$42,394$45,201$44,379$48,416$48,067$48,673$49,928$53,882
Median Female Income$35,904$37,171$38,249$37,875$36,930$38,159$36,509$36,616$38,412$38,675$40,266$42,809$43,573
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:13,57258.90%
Unemployed:1,3595.90%
Not In Labor Force:8,11235.20%
Total:23,043100%
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:4,12930.42%
Service:2,55518.83%
Sales and Office:3,26824.08%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1148.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,50618.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,572100%
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 $107,400, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $8,500 (8.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,300. The median gross rent is $1,103, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $337 (43.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $150. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.84% (57.59% with a mortgage, 42.41% free-and-clear) and renters 38.16% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.50%, 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$98,900$94,700$89,000$84,400$79,400$77,500$74,500$75,200$77,100$80,200$82,800$97,600$107,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1292.84%
$500 to $999:1,57634.75%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,16247.67%
$1,500 to $1,999:4389.66%
$2,000 to $2,499:320.71%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:440.97%
No Rent:1543.40%
Total:4,535100%
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$766$766$758$795$807$857$884$927$953$949$967$1,072$1,103
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,23335.62%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,11726.23%
Renter Occupied:4,53538.16%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,885100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,88592.50%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9647.50%
Total Housing Units:12,849100%
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:10,06778.35%
Multi-Family Units:2,78221.65%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:12,849100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.00%, which is on par with the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.90%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%). Public coverage is 47.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 7.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.74%). College enrollment is 24.65%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:4232.15%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,5477.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,25036.91%
Some college, no degree:4,57223.28%
Associate's degree:2,42712.36%
Bachelor's degree:2,02010.28%
Graduate or professional degree:1,4047.15%
Total:19,643100%
High school or higher:17,67389.97%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,42417.43%
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:16,05750.03%
Public Insurance:13,74642.83%
No Insurance:2,2907.14%
Total:32,093100%
Has Health Insurance:29,80392.86%
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 Poverty8.6%10.1%10.3%12.0%13.4%10.9%11.2%12.0%10.6%12.7%16.1%16.7%16.3%
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:2563.78%
Kindergarten:2714.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,37249.74%
High school (grades 9-12):1,20917.83%
College or graduate school:1,67124.65%
Total:6,779100%
Early Childhood:5277.77%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,85271.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 44125 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 737 business establishments, employing about 19,707 people with an annual payroll of $1,444,290,000. USPS data shows 12,210 residential mailboxes and 991 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,210Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:991Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,228Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,991Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,107Source: USPS
# of Businesses:737Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$357,989,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,444,290,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:19,707Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 44125 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 1.37% of whom live in ZIP Code 44125. It covers 13.998 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.299 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:13.998 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.299 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:3916000Source: Census
Place Name:Cleveland city; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


44126 | | 44124

Schools in ZIP Code 44125


ZIP Code 44125 is part of 2 school districts, including: Cuyahoga Heights Local School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Garfield Heights City School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 10 public schools and 2 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.

North Shore High School 4750 Turney Rd
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School 4840 E 71st St
Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125
District: Cuyahoga Heights Local School District
Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School 4880 E 71st St
Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125
District: Cuyahoga Heights Local School District
Cuyahoga Hts High School 4820 E 71st St
Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125
District: Cuyahoga Heights Local School District
The Brilliance School 10608 Penfield Ave
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Maple Leaf Elementary School 5764 Turney Rd
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
District: Garfield Heights City School District
Elmwood Elementary School 5275 Turney Rd
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
District: Garfield Heights City School District
Garfield Heights High School 4900 Turney Rd
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
District: Garfield Heights City School District
Garfield Heights Middle School 12000 Maple Leaf Dr
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
District: Garfield Heights City School District
William Foster Elementary School 12801 Bangor Ave
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
District: Garfield Heights City School District
Trinity High School 12425 Granger Rd
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
District: Private School
St Benedict Catholic School 13633 Rockside Rd
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 44125


Ohio Media School-Valley View 9885 Rockside Rd., Suite 160
Valley View, OH 44125-4220
Type: Post Secondary
Remington College-Cleveland Campus 14445 Broadway Ave
Cleveland, OH 44125-1957
Type: Post Secondary
Central School Of Practical Nursing 4700 Rockside Road, Summit I, Suite 250
Independence, OH 44131-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center 8001 Brecksville Road
Brecksville, OH 44141-1296
Type: Post Secondary
Case Western Reserve University 10900 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
Type: Post Secondary
Valley College-Cleveland 8700 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44129-6810
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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