ZIP Code 44102: Population, Income, Housing

State: OH

Total population: 39,952 Household income: $42,714 Rent: $982

Overview

Total population

39,952

Rent

$982

Year built

1938

Household income

$42,714

Per capita income

$31,030

Poverty rate

31.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.0 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Ohio

County

Cuyahoga County

City

Cleveland

Total population

39,952

Adults over 25

28,085

Total households

19,478

Household size

2.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$42,714

Per capita income

$31,030

Poverty rate

31.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

45.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$982

Year built

1938

Households that rent

65.4%

Households that own

34.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

51.7%

Black

20.1%

Asian

1.5%

Two or more races

17.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

25.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

74.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,399 (87.2%)

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

2,270 (12.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

31.9%

High school graduate or GED

30.4%

Some college or associate degree

11.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

25.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 44102 with: Cuyahoga County, OH Cleveland, OH Cleveland metro area, OH Ohio United States

ZIP 44102

Total population39,952

Rent$982

Year built1938

Household income$42,714

Per capita income$31,030

Poverty rate31.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Cuyahoga County, OH

Total population1,245,873

Rent$1,060

Year built1957

Household income$64,468

Per capita income$42,747

Poverty rate16.1%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Cleveland, OH

Total population366,097

Rent$945

Year built1941

Household income$40,801

Per capita income$28,266

Poverty rate30.6%

Unemployment rate4%

Cleveland Metro Area, OH

Total population2,171,526

Rent$1,050

Year built1963

Household income$70,678

Per capita income$43,136

Poverty rate13.4%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Ohio State

Total population11,810,293

Rent$1,034

Year built1970

Household income$71,389

Per capita income$40,552

Poverty rate13.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP44102	CountyCuyahoga, OH	CityCleveland, OH	Metro AreaCleveland metro area, OH	StateOhio	CountryUnited States
Total population	39,952	1,245,873	366,097	2,171,526	11,810,293	334,922,499
Rent	$982	$1,060	$945	$1,050	$1,034	$1,413
Year built	1938	1957	1941	1963	1970	1980
Household income	$42,714	$64,468	$40,801	$70,678	$71,389	$80,734
Per capita income	$31,030	$42,747	$28,266	$43,136	$40,552	$44,673
Poverty rate	31.7%	16.1%	30.6%	13.4%	13.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	4%	3.8%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 44102

Rent & Income

In 44102, the typical monthly rent is $982 and the typical household income is $42,714. Rent here is similar to Cleveland and lower than Ohio, and household income is similar to Cleveland and lower than Ohio. The estimated poverty rate is 31.7%, which is similar to the Cleveland rate and higher than the Ohio rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 65.4% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 45.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 44102 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 44102 — Poverty

How ZIP 44102 compares in Ohio (100 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$982	26 / 100	from lower rent	$807 – $1,811
Household income	$42,714	99 / 100	from higher income	$40,906 – $154,683
Poverty rate	31.7%	99 / 100	from lower poverty	2.4% – 43.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Ohio with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 44102

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 44102 places 26th out of 100 ZIP Codes in Ohio. Throughout Ohio, numbers span from $807 in ZIP 44512 up to $1,811 in ZIP 45040.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 99th out of 100 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $40,906 in ZIP 44105 up to $154,683 in ZIP 43035.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 44102 comes 99th out of 100 ZIP Codes. In Ohio as a whole, the range goes from 2.4% in ZIP 43065 up to 43.8% in ZIP 43201.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 44102 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $982 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 44102

Annual Household Income: $42,714

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 44102

Estimated Rate: 31.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 44102

In ZIP Code 44102, households that rent: 12,744 (65.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	12,744	65.4%
Owner-Occupied	6,734	34.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 44102

In ZIP Code 44102, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,777 (45.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,777	45.3%
Other renter households	6,967	54.7%
Total renter households	12,744	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 44102

Less than High School: 8,965 people (31.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,541 people (30.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,315 people (11.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,264 people (25.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,085

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.