44142 ZIP Code — Brookpark, OH

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

ZIP code 44142 is located in Brookpark, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. It covers approximately 7.44 square miles and serves a population of 18,509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 216/440.

About ZIP code 44142

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 $147,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,046. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44142 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,509

population

7.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brookpark	Acceptable
Brookpark	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44135 Cleveland (1.7 mi) 44130 Cleveland (2.4 mi) 44126 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44017 Berea (3 mi) 44111 Cleveland (4.4 mi) 44070 North Olmsted (4.7 mi) 44116 Rocky River (4.7 mi) 44129 Cleveland (5.2 mi) 44138 Olmsted Falls (5.3 mi) 44144 Cleveland (5.4 mi) 44107 Lakewood (5.7 mi) 44145 Westlake (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,509
Population density	2,488 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	7.44 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.4025
Longitude	-81.8338
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	216/440

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	48.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	28.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	5.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,509

Population

2,488

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$64,046

Median household income

$31,746

Per capita income

$147,100

Median home value

$1,038

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

6,554

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

687

Under 5

709

441

5–9

455

382

10–14

395

397

15–19

410

494

20–24

510

1,361

25–34

1,405

976

35–44

1,008

988

45–54

1,020

791

55–59

818

681

60–64

704

980

65–74

1,012

641

75–84

663

286

85+

295

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,600	19.4%
18 and over	14,909	80.6%
65 and over	3,877	20.9%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Two or more races 6%

Black or African American 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Asian 3.3%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,417	80.3%
Two or more races	1,158	6%
Black or African American	987	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	689	3.6%
Asian	625	3.3%
Other race	245	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	28	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	48.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	28.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	5.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$64,046

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 43.4%

$150k–$200k 34.1%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,100
Median rent / month	$1,038
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	37.9%
1950–1959	39.6%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	63.4%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.7%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,347	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	581	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,570	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,311	29.6%
Households with children under 18	1,940	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,918	37.4%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	28.5%
Married	46.4%	44.8%
Separated	1.6%	1.2%
Widowed	5.2%	11.2%
Divorced	11.6%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	4.6%
Kindergarten	164	5.5%
Elementary school	1,368	46.1%
High school	680	22.9%
College / grad school	620	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.9%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Construction 7.6%

Professional & management 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.5%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 15.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,312	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,113	92.5%
Spanish	678	4.0%
Other Indo-European	117	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	373	2.2%
Other languages	105	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,456	94.3%
Born in same state	17,286	93.4%
Born in different state	14,893	80.5%
Foreign born	170	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,053	5.7%
Not a US citizen	513	48.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,188	17.2%
French	1,098	5.9%
Irish	878	4.7%
Arab	794	4.3%
English	210	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	53	0.3%
German	43	0.2%
Norwegian	36	0.2%
Polish	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	92.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44142

What city is ZIP code 44142 in?

ZIP code 44142 is primarily assigned to Brookpark, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44142 in?

ZIP code 44142 falls within Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44142 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 44142 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44142 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 44142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44142?

The median home value in ZIP code 44142 is $147,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 44142?

ZIP code 44142 has an estimated population of 18,509 residents, with a density of 2,489 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44142 in?

ZIP code 44142 observes the EST timezone.