44120 ZIP Code — Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

ZIP code 44120 is located in Cleveland, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. It covers approximately 5.24 square miles and serves a population of 34,050 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 216.

About ZIP code 44120

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 $101,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

The gap between median ($43,317) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44120 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

34,050

population

5.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44120 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44120

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cleveland	Acceptable
Cleveland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44118 Cleveland (2.4 mi) 44106 Cleveland (2.7 mi) 44104 Cleveland (2.9 mi) 44128 Cleveland (3.3 mi) 44122 Beachwood (3.4 mi) 44105 Cleveland (3.4 mi) 44127 Cleveland (3.7 mi) 44121 Cleveland (4.4 mi) 44112 Cleveland (4.5 mi) 44103 Cleveland (4.9 mi) 44137 Maple Heights (4.9 mi) 44108 Cleveland (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,050
Population density	6,498 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	5.24 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.4737
Longitude	-81.5765
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	58.7%	48.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	28.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.9%	5.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

34,050

Population

6,498

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$43,317

Median household income

$38,535

Per capita income

$101,000

Median home value

$890

Median monthly rent

47.5%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

11,786

Housing units

37.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

836

Under 5

975

714

5–9

832

923

10–14

1,076

783

15–19

913

744

20–24

868

2,350

25–34

2,738

1,857

35–44

2,164

1,808

45–54

2,108

1,121

55–59

1,307

1,119

60–64

1,304

1,835

65–74

2,139

1,052

75–84

1,226

581

85+

677

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,454	19.0%
18 and over	27,596	81.0%
65 and over	7,510	22.1%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 65.8%

White 21.7%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Asian 2.7%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	23,032	65.8%
White	7,608	21.7%
Two or more races	1,887	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	965	2.8%
Asian	942	2.7%
Other race	559	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	48.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	28.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.9%	5.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$43,317

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,000
Median rent / month	$890
Owner occupied	47.5%
Renter occupied	52.5%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	47.9%
Large apartment buildings	15.6%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	17.3%
1939 or earlier	52.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	27.4%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.1%
1 vehicle	46.3%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	8.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.1%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
No fuel used	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,926	23.5%
Cohabiting couple	660	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	4,126	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	7,999	47.9%
Households with children under 18	3,259	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,249	37.4%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.9%	47.0%
Married	32.6%	25.4%
Separated	2.9%	2.5%
Widowed	3.6%	10.8%
Divorced	14.1%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 18.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	37.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	387	5.4%
Kindergarten	258	3.6%
Elementary school	3,067	42.7%
High school	1,474	20.5%
College / grad school	2,002	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%

Professional & management 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Retail trade 8.7%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Public administration 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 4.0%

Construction 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	10.1%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,590	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,239	94.7%
Spanish	731	2.3%
Other Indo-European	319	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.2%
Other languages	311	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	32,367	95.1%
Born in same state	32,195	94.6%
Born in different state	24,306	71.4%
Foreign born	172	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,683	4.9%
Not a US citizen	816	48.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,493	4.4%
French	1,315	3.9%
Arab	573	1.7%
Irish	236	0.7%
English	137	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	86	0.3%
Dutch	68	0.2%
Norwegian	50	0.1%
Polish	43	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.1%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44120

What city is ZIP code 44120 in?

ZIP code 44120 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44120 in?

ZIP code 44120 falls within Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44120?

22% of residents in ZIP code 44120 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44120 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 44120 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44120?

The median home value in ZIP code 44120 is $101,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 44120?

Health data for ZIP code 44120 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 44120 in?

ZIP code 44120 observes the EST timezone.