ZIP Code 44120: Population, Income, Housing

State: OH
Total population: 33,202 Household income: $47,126 Rent: $931

Overview

Total population
33,202
Rent
$931
Year built
1938
Household income
$47,126
Per capita income
$41,013
Poverty rate
26.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
49.5%

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
Shaker Heights
Total population
33,202
Adults over 25
24,930
Total households
16,759
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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$47,126
Per capita income
$41,013
Poverty rate
26.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
49.5%

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.

Housing

Rent
$931
Year built
1938
Households that rent
50.5%
Households that own
49.5%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.5

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.

Race

White
23.3%
Black
66.6%
Asian
2.4%
Two or more races
6.3%

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
97.3%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
11,419 (83.4%)
Commute time to work
23 mins
Work from home
2,274 (16.6%)

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.

Education

Less than high school
28.5%
High school graduate or GED
23.7%
Some college or associate degree
8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
39.9%

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).

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 44120 with: Cuyahoga County, OH Cleveland metro area, OH Ohio United States

ZIP 44120

Total population33,202
Rent$931
Year built1938
Household income$47,126
Per capita income$41,013
Poverty rate26.1%
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 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 ZIP44120 CountyCuyahoga, OHMetro AreaCleveland metro area, OHStateOhioCountryUnited States
Total population33,2021,245,8732,171,52611,810,293334,922,499
Rent$931$1,060$1,050$1,034$1,413
Year built19381957196319701980
Household income$47,126$64,468$70,678$71,389$80,734
Per capita income$41,013$42,747$43,136$40,552$44,673
Poverty rate26.1%16.1%13.4%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.4%3.8%4.3%4%

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Summary for 44120

Rent & Income

In 44120, the typical monthly rent is $931 and the typical household income is $47,126. Rent here is lower than Ohio, and household income is lower than Ohio. The estimated poverty rate is 26.1%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 50.5% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 49.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 44120 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 44120 compares in Ohio (100 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $931 17 / 100 from lower rent $807 – $1,811
Household income $47,126 96 / 100 from higher income $40,906 – $154,683
Poverty rate 26.1% 96 / 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 44120

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 44120 ranks 17th out of 100 ZIP Codes in Ohio. Statewide, values range from $807 in ZIP 44512 up to $1,811 in ZIP 45040.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 96th out of 100 ZIP Codes. Across Ohio, figures vary from $40,906 in ZIP 44105 up to $154,683 in ZIP 43035.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 44120 places 96th out of 100 ZIP Codes. Throughout Ohio, numbers span from 2.4% in ZIP 43065 up to 43.8% in ZIP 43201.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 44120 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $931 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 44120

Annual Household Income: $47,126

💡 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 44120

Estimated Rate: 26.1%

💡 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 44120

In ZIP Code 44120, households that rent: 8,467 (50.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 8,467 50.5%
Owner-Occupied 8,292 49.5%

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 44120

In ZIP Code 44120, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,190 (49.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,190 49.5%
Other renter households 4,277 50.5%
Total renter households 8,467 100%

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 44120

Less than High School: 7,098 people (28.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,897 people (23.7%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,995 people (8%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,940 people (39.9%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,930

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.