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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 44144 has 21,361 residents and 9,809 households (average 2.18 persons per household). The median age is 41.9 years, slightly older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.3%, much lower than the state average of 77.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3%, which is much higher than the state average (4.4%).

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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:	21,361Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	21,266Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	21,786Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,849.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$59,775Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,809Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$138,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.18Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.70Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	21,122	21,906	21,654	21,795	21,318	21,555	22,150	21,697	21,512	21,661	22,281	21,446	21,266
Decennial Census	21,089	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	21,361	--	--	--

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: 41.9

Male Median Age: 40.9

Female Median Age: 43.1

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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	511	537	545	588	659	755	717	682	593	604	772	798	769	611	453	259	202	148
Female	511	523	555	610	672	824	753	741	590	706	836	836	816	672	562	392	253	306
Total	1,022	1,060	1,100	1,198	1,331	1,579	1,470	1,423	1,183	1,310	1,608	1,634	1,585	1,283	1,015	651	455	454

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	14,156	60.55%
Black:	1,967	8.41%
Hispanic:*	4,335	18.54%
Asian:	782	3.34%
American Indian:	110	0.47%
Hawaiian:	6	0.03%
Other:	2,024	8.66%
Total:	23,380	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,203	47.76%	40.9 years
Females:	11,158	52.24%	43.1 years
Total:	21,361	100%	41.9 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	17,698	83.22%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,126	5.29%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,773	8.34%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	669	11.48%
Total Population:	21,266	100%
Total Native Population:	18,824	88.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,442	11.48%

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 $59,775, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,124 (43.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,331. Family households earn a median of $64,325 versus $41,838 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,487). By gender, male median income is $49,070 and female is $48,967, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $103 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.0%, which is slightly above the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.9%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$41,651	$41,294	$41,674	$41,960	$42,868	$44,696	$44,274	$46,873	$47,444	$46,647	$50,068	$55,934	$59,775
Median Family Income	$47,321	$47,067	$48,480	$48,847	$50,000	$52,052	$50,871	$54,435	$54,818	$51,104	$53,790	$60,591	$64,325
Median NonFamily Income	$28,946	$29,173	$30,435	$30,534	$33,132	$35,913	$35,990	$36,722	$36,821	$36,354	$37,563	$38,185	$41,838
Median Male Income	$39,535	$40,729	$40,625	$40,554	$40,113	$40,574	$40,794	$42,631	$43,616	$43,381	$43,482	$50,961	$49,070
Median Female Income	$33,636	$34,227	$34,702	$34,440	$36,000	$36,877	$35,963	$36,645	$38,527	$38,344	$40,346	$46,115	$48,967

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	10,855	60.47%
Unemployed:	791	4.41%
Not In Labor Force:	6,306	35.13%
Total:	17,952	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,251	29.95%
Service:	1,833	16.89%
Sales and Office:	3,111	28.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	847	7.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,813	16.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,855	100%

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 $138,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $27,400 (24.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,600. The median gross rent is $923, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $267 (40.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $188. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.38% (55.29% with a mortgage, 44.71% free-and-clear) and renters 42.62% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.93%, which is far lower than 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$110,600	$106,100	$101,500	$97,400	$93,600	$91,300	$89,500	$90,100	$92,400	$98,300	$103,500	$125,700	$138,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	85	2.08%
$500 to $999:	2,088	51.03%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,265	30.91%
$1,500 to $1,999:	392	9.58%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	64	1.56%
No Rent:	198	4.84%
Total:	4,092	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$656	$684	$700	$713	$692	$686	$709	$728	$735	$778	$813	$897	$923

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,046	31.73%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,463	25.65%
Renter Occupied:	4,092	42.62%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,601	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,601	96.07%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	393	3.93%
Total Housing Units:	9,994	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	7,233	72.37%
Multi-Family Units:	2,628	26.30%
Other Units:	133	1.33%
Total Housing Units:	9,994	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 20.20% 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 88.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.50%, which is notably higher than the state rate (6.40%). Public coverage is 46.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 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 (40.83%). College enrollment is 23.07%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	685	4.28%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,218	7.60%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,065	37.86%
Some college, no degree:	3,313	20.68%
Associate's degree:	1,498	9.35%
Bachelor's degree:	2,137	13.34%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,102	6.88%
Total:	16,018	100%
High school or higher:	14,115	88.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,239	20.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	12,015	50.66%
Public Insurance:	9,894	41.72%
No Insurance:	1,808	7.62%
Total:	23,717	100%
Has Health Insurance:	21,909	92.38%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	13.0%	14.3%	15.7%	14.3%	13.1%	14.1%	15.1%	12.2%	13.5%	16.0%	12.9%	13.3%	11.8%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	81	2.08%
Kindergarten:	289	7.41%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,593	40.83%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,039	26.63%
College or graduate school:	900	23.07%
Total:	3,902	100%
Early Childhood:	370	9.48%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,921	74.86%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Cleveland, Ohio
City Alias:	Brooklyn
County:	Cuyahoga County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:06:02 AM
Population:	21,361 [See All]
Area Code:	216
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	41.4386, -81.7412
Land Area:	5.549 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/44144/zip-code-44144.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,994Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	372Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,503Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,049Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,690Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	347Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$192,408,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$575,786,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,821Source: CBP

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:	5.549 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.031 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

ZIP Code 44144 in Cleveland, OH

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 44144

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 44144

Sources & References