| City: | Cleveland, Ohio |
| City Alias: | Bedford Heights, Bedford Hts, Garfield Heights, Garfield Hts, Highland Hills, Highland Hls, North Randall, Warrensville Heights, Warrensvl Hts |
| Names to Avoid: | Orange Village, Orange Vlg, Warrensville Hts |
| County: | Cuyahoga County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:45:34 PM |
| Population: | 28,146 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 216 / 436 / 440 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.4377, -81.5357 |
| Land Area: | 8.78 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 44128 has 28,146 residents and 12,637 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 41.3 years, slightly older than the state (39.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.1% male and 55.9% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (93.0%, much higher than the state average of 12.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (2.5%, much lower than the state average of 77.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 28,146Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 27,122Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 27,825Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,205.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $43,993Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 12,637Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $98,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 30,057 | 30,139 | 29,667 | 29,269 | 29,140 | 28,619 | 28,894 | 28,790 | 28,876 | 28,588 | 28,405 | 28,535 | 27,611 | 27,122 |
| Decennial Census | 29,274 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 28,146 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.3
Male Median Age: 37.7
Female Median Age: 44.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 878 | 918 | 860 | 875 | 770 | 867 | 737 | 565 | 608 | 711 | 686 | 756 | 860 | 673 | 641 | 425 | 298 | 282 |
| Female | 849 | 894 | 865 | 829 | 930 | 1,108 | 938 | 831 | 701 | 844 | 939 | 1,110 | 1,201 | 999 | 875 | 657 | 561 | 605 |
| Total | 1,727 | 1,812 | 1,725 | 1,704 | 1,700 | 1,975 | 1,675 | 1,396 | 1,309 | 1,555 | 1,625 | 1,866 | 2,061 | 1,672 | 1,516 | 1,082 | 859 | 887 |
| White: | 715 | 2.57% |
| Black: | 26,182 | 94.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 497 | 1.79% |
| Asian: | 95 | 0.34% |
| American Indian: | 49 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 289 | 1.04% |
| Total: | 27,830 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 12,410 | 44.09% | 37.7 years |
| Females: | 15,736 | 55.91% | 44.4 years |
| Total: | 28,146 | 100% | 41.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 26,178 | 96.52% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 75 | 0.28% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 162 | 0.60% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 707 | 3.20% |
| Total Population: | 27,122 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 26,253 | 96.80% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 869 | 3.20% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $43,993, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $8,883 (25.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,199. Family households earn a median of $53,956 versus $34,357 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,599). By gender, male median income is $47,174 and female is $41,512, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,662 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.1%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,110 | $33,019 | $32,691 | $32,513 | $32,574 | $32,357 | $32,814 | $32,411 | $35,794 | $36,847 | $38,027 | $41,923 | $44,615 | $43,993 |
| Median Family Income | $42,450 | $38,502 | $38,164 | $36,316 | $38,964 | $38,927 | $39,649 | $39,077 | $43,458 | $44,060 | $45,140 | $50,798 | $54,289 | $53,956 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,279 | $26,888 | $26,740 | $25,969 | $22,493 | $23,199 | $23,656 | $25,189 | $28,138 | $28,560 | $30,664 | $32,419 | $34,612 | $34,357 |
| Median Male Income | $34,061 | $35,903 | $35,284 | $34,000 | $35,052 | $33,987 | $35,562 | $35,571 | $38,842 | $42,192 | $42,468 | $45,550 | $47,141 | $47,174 |
| Median Female Income | $33,448 | $32,173 | $33,793 | $34,345 | $35,160 | $33,795 | $34,493 | $31,572 | $33,225 | $34,698 | $35,651 | $39,494 | $41,150 | $41,512 |
| Employed: | 11,495 | 52.68% |
| Unemployed: | 1,184 | 5.43% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9,142 | 41.90% |
| Total: | 21,821 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2,984 | 25.96% |
| Service: | 3,320 | 28.88% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,784 | 24.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 242 | 2.11% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,165 | 18.83% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 11,495 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $98,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $12,600 (14.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,100. The median gross rent is $1,042, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $277 (36.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $215. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.05% (52.78% with a mortgage, 47.22% free-and-clear) and renters 49.95% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.55%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,900 | $84,900 | $80,600 | $77,500 | $73,300 | $69,200 | $67,300 | $66,300 | $64,400 | $68,300 | $68,200 | $81,200 | $90,200 | $98,500 |
| Less than $500: | 250 | 4.03% |
| $500 to $999: | 2,411 | 38.90% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,959 | 47.74% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 334 | 5.39% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 17 | 0.27% |
| $3,000 or more: | 79 | 1.27% |
| No Rent: | 148 | 2.39% |
| Total: | 6,198 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $765 | $765 | $763 | $774 | $785 | $796 | $816 | $821 | $827 | $832 | $869 | $934 | $957 | $1,042 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,278 | 26.42% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,933 | 23.64% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6,198 | 49.95% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 12,409 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 12,409 | 87.45% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,781 | 12.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,190 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 9,638 | 67.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4,533 | 31.95% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 0.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,190 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.60%, which is modestly below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 57.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 27.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 7.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 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 (45.08%). College enrollment is 20.94%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 464 | 2.45% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,721 | 9.09% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6,062 | 32.01% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,856 | 25.64% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,205 | 11.64% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,579 | 13.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,051 | 5.55% |
| Total: | 18,938 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 16,753 | 88.46% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,630 | 19.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 13,659 | 44.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 15,359 | 49.89% |
| No Insurance: | 1,769 | 5.75% |
| Total: | 30,787 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 29,018 | 94.25% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.9% | 20.8% | 19.0% | 20.2% | 19.3% | 20.2% | 20.7% | 22.9% | 21.7% | 24.6% | 24.5% | 26.2% | 25.1% | 27.7% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 381 | 5.99% |
| Kindergarten: | 353 | 5.55% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,866 | 45.08% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,426 | 22.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,331 | 20.94% |
| Total: | 6,357 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 734 | 11.55% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4,645 | 73.07% |
ZIP Code 44128 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 664 business establishments, employing about 17,699 people with an annual payroll of $1,090,022,000. USPS data shows 12,648 residential mailboxes and 1,125 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 12,648Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,125Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 13,869Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9,734Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 2,615Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 664Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $256,880,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,090,022,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 17,699Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 44128 is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, within the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17410) and Ohio's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 44128. It covers 8.78 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Cleveland, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17410Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Cleveland-Akron, OH CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 8.78 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 11Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 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 |
ZIP Code 44128 is part of 2 school districts, including: Warrensville Heights City School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Cleveland Municipal School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 14 public schools and 1 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.
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 February 1, 2026.