44017 ZIP Code — Berea, OH
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
ZIP code 44017 is located in Berea, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. It covers approximately 6.14 square miles and serves a population of 18,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 440.
About ZIP code 44017
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $67,595. 31% 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 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,582
population
6.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44017 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44017
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Berea | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44142 Brookpark (3 mi)
44138 Olmsted Falls (3.4 mi)
44130 Cleveland (3.9 mi)
44070 North Olmsted (4.4 mi)
44135 Cleveland (4.7 mi)
44136 Strongsville (4.7 mi)
44126 Cleveland (5.2 mi)
44028 Columbia Station (5.7 mi)
44145 Westlake (6.3 mi)
44129 Cleveland (7 mi)
44116 Rocky River (7.2 mi)
44133 North Royalton (7.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,582 |
| Population density | 3,026 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3671 |
| Longitude | -81.8671 |
| 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 | 40.3% | 48.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 28.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 17.4% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
18,582
Population
3,026
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$67,595
Median household income
$34,405
Per capita income
$175,500
Median home value
$997
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
5,459
Housing units
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
340
Under 5
390
475
5–9
546
470
10–14
541
992
15–19
1,140
878
20–24
1,010
1,028
25–34
1,181
1,035
35–44
1,189
822
45–54
945
532
55–59
611
568
60–64
652
860
65–74
988
460
75–84
529
186
85+
214
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,487 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 15,095 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,237 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.5%
Black or African American
8.5%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,063 | 79.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,615 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,227 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 422 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 354 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 171 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.3% | 48.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 28.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 17.4% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $67,595 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
25.6%
$150k–$200k
37.7%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,500 |
| Median rent / month | $997 |
| Owner occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter occupied | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 74.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 25.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 12.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.1% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,749 | 38.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 558 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,591 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,225 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,908 | 26.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,265 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.7% | 46.6% |
| Married | 38.8% | 33.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
25.2%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 194 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 131 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,685 | 29.7% |
| High school | 896 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,767 | 48.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Professional & management
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Retail trade
10.5%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Construction
4.1%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.5% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.4% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.7% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 6.3% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
7.3%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,009 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.0% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,852 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 183 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 39 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 83 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,169 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 18,111 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 14,171 | 76.3% |
| Foreign born | 58 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 413 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 226 | 54.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,542 | 19.1% |
| French | 2,070 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 866 | 4.7% |
| Irish | 624 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 219 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 94 | 0.5% |
| German | 64 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 61 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 30 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44017
What city is ZIP code 44017 in?
ZIP code 44017 is primarily assigned to Berea, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44017 in?
ZIP code 44017 falls within Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44017?
The median home value in ZIP code 44017 is $175,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 44017?
ZIP code 44017 has an estimated population of 18,582 residents, with a density of 3,024 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44017?
The median household income in ZIP code 44017 is $67,595, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 44017 in?
ZIP code 44017 observes the EST timezone.