44102 ZIP Code — Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

ZIP code 44102 is located in Cleveland, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. It covers approximately 6.09 square miles and serves a population of 42,078 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 216.

About ZIP code 44102

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,100. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $38,387. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44102 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

42,078

population

6.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44102 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44102

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cleveland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44113 Cleveland (2.4 mi) 44144 Cleveland (2.6 mi) 44194 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44191 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44190 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44195 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44192 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44197 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44198 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44188 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44193 Cleveland (2.8 mi) 44111 Cleveland (3.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	42,078
Population density	6,909 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	6.09 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	41.4760
Longitude	-81.7388
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	216

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.9%	48.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	28.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	5.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

42,078

Population

6,909

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$38,387

Median household income

$28,027

Per capita income

$93,100

Median home value

$871

Median monthly rent

33.3%

Home ownership

31.9%

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

9,874

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,380

Under 5

1,389

1,068

5–9

1,075

1,443

10–14

1,453

1,127

15–19

1,135

1,538

20–24

1,549

4,109

25–34

4,138

2,912

35–44

2,933

2,671

45–54

2,690

1,409

55–59

1,418

971

60–64

978

1,497

65–74

1,508

581

75–84

586

259

85+

261

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,217	21.9%
18 and over	32,861	78.1%
65 and over	4,692	11.2%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.2%

Black or African American 15%

Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

Two or more races 13.2%

Other race 6.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	24,004	49.2%
Black or African American	7,338	15%
Hispanic or Latino	6,747	13.8%
Two or more races	6,431	13.2%
Other race	3,019	6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	631	1.3%
Asian	604	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	51	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.9%	48.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	28.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	5.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$38,387

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 36.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,100
Median rent / month	$871
Owner occupied	33.3%
Renter occupied	66.7%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	38.4%
Large apartment buildings	16.9%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	1.5%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	62.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	21.4%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	24.2%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.2%
1 vehicle	46.8%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	7.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.4%
Electricity	17.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	0.1%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,732	19.3%
Cohabiting couple	2,175	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	5,675	29.4%
Female householder, no spouse	7,705	39.9%
Households with children under 18	4,940	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,723	19.3%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.3%	47.3%
Married	26.9%	25.4%
Separated	2.0%	4.4%
Widowed	2.2%	8.0%
Divorced	11.6%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	632	7.0%
Kindergarten	498	5.6%
Elementary school	4,016	44.8%
High school	1,884	21.0%
College / grad school	1,937	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Professional & management 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Retail trade 10.7%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.8%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	7.8%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 31.9%

Under 18 years 45.0%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 39.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.8%
Retirement income	11.6%
Supplemental Security	15.6%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	83.5%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,449	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.5%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	39,309	93.4%
Spanish	4,795	12.2%
Other Indo-European	3,935	10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	381	1.0%
Other languages	103	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	38,663	91.9%
Born in same state	33,969	80.7%
Born in different state	27,270	64.8%
Foreign born	4,694	11.2%
Naturalized citizen	3,415	8.1%
Not a US citizen	1,588	46.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,049	12%
French	1,635	3.9%
Irish	926	2.2%
Arab	857	2%
English	481	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	90	0.2%
German	42	0.1%
Norwegian	40	0.1%
Dutch	28	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44102

What city is ZIP code 44102 in?

ZIP code 44102 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44102 in?

ZIP code 44102 falls within Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44102?

32% of residents in ZIP code 44102 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 44102 mostly rentals?

67% of occupied units in ZIP code 44102 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44102?

The median home value in ZIP code 44102 is $93,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44102?

The median household income in ZIP code 44102 is $38,387, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44102 in?

ZIP code 44102 observes the EST timezone.