44146 ZIP Code — Bedford, OH
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
ZIP code 44146 is located in Bedford, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. It covers approximately 20.02 square miles and serves a population of 29,632 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.
About ZIP code 44146
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $52,938. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
29,632
population
20.02
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44146 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44146
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bedford | Acceptable |
| Bedford | Acceptable |
| Bedford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44137 Maple Heights (1.5 mi)
44128 Cleveland (3.4 mi)
44139 Solon (5 mi)
44125 Cleveland (5 mi)
44067 Northfield (5.3 mi)
44131 Independence (5.4 mi)
44056 Macedonia (5.6 mi)
44120 Cleveland (6.2 mi)
44122 Beachwood (6.4 mi)
44105 Cleveland (6.5 mi)
44141 Brecksville (7 mi)
44087 Twinsburg (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,632 |
| Population density | 1,480 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3892 |
| Longitude | -81.5365 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 440 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.2% | 48.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 28.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.1% | 17.4% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29,632
Population
1,480
People per sq mi
45.1
Median age
$52,938
Median household income
$34,601
Per capita income
$125,500
Median home value
$949
Median monthly rent
54.3%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
9,089
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
553
Under 5
626
741
5–9
839
744
10–14
842
572
15–19
648
968
20–24
1,097
1,932
25–34
2,189
1,424
35–44
1,613
1,639
45–54
1,857
933
55–59
1,057
1,396
60–64
1,582
1,645
65–74
1,863
951
75–84
1,077
396
85+
448
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,013 | 16.9% |
| 18 and over | 24,619 | 83.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,380 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
57.1%
White
34.1%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17,260 | 57.1% |
| White | 10,324 | 34.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,827 | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 622 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 167 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.2% | 48.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 28.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.1% | 17.4% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
17.3%
$50k–$75k
21.3%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $52,938 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.8%
$50k–$100k
22.3%
$100k–$150k
34.6%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
14.2%
$300k–$500k
5.3%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,500 |
| Median rent / month | $949 |
| Owner occupied | 54.3% |
| Renter occupied | 45.7% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 58.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 23.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% |
| 3 or more | 14.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.9% |
| Electricity | 24.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,685 | 25.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 870 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,419 | 23.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,450 | 44.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,652 | 18.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,076 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.7% | 38.5% |
| Married | 35.9% | 29.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 19.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 258 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 317 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,477 | 45.3% |
| High school | 1,134 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,276 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Manufacturing
15.9%
Retail trade
11.5%
Professional & management
10.7%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Public administration
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Construction
4.5%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Other services
3.7%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.0% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 27.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 19.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
13.7%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
15.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.6% |
| Retirement income | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 39.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 14.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.1% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 18.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,764 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.2% |
| Public insurance | 46.2% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,453 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 335 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 103 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 52 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,916 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 28,693 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 24,135 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 223 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 716 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 592 | 82.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,282 | 4.3% |
| French | 890 | 3% |
| Irish | 769 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 581 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 288 | 1% |
| German | 199 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 89 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.7% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44146
What city is ZIP code 44146 in?
ZIP code 44146 is primarily assigned to Bedford, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44146 in?
ZIP code 44146 falls within Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44146?
The median home value in ZIP code 44146 is $125,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 44146?
ZIP code 44146 has an estimated population of 29,632 residents, with a density of 1,480 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44146?
The median household income in ZIP code 44146 is $52,938, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 44146 in?
ZIP code 44146 observes the EST timezone.