44126 ZIP Code — Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
ZIP code 44126 is located in Cleveland, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. It covers approximately 4.49 square miles and serves a population of 17,114 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 216/440.
About ZIP code 44126
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 $214,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $76,178.
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 high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
17,114
population
4.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44126 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44126
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cleveland | Acceptable |
| Cleveland | Acceptable |
| Cleveland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44116 Rocky River (2 mi)
44135 Cleveland (2 mi)
44142 Brookpark (2.8 mi)
44111 Cleveland (3.1 mi)
44107 Lakewood (3.7 mi)
44070 North Olmsted (4.2 mi)
44145 Westlake (4.3 mi)
44130 Cleveland (4.8 mi)
44140 Bay Village (5.1 mi)
44017 Berea (5.2 mi)
44144 Cleveland (5.6 mi)
44138 Olmsted Falls (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,114 |
| Population density | 3,812 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4411 |
| Longitude | -81.8483 |
| 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 | 35.9% | 48.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 28.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.1% | 17.4% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
17,114
Population
3,812
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$76,178
Median household income
$44,419
Per capita income
$214,100
Median home value
$946
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
5,722
Housing units
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
389
Under 5
403
617
5–9
639
487
10–14
504
334
15–19
346
504
20–24
522
1,459
25–34
1,509
917
35–44
948
938
45–54
970
601
55–59
622
591
60–64
612
931
65–74
963
484
75–84
500
159
85+
165
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,462 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 13,652 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,202 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.5%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
2.1%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,936 | 83.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,182 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 768 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 391 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 368 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 223 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.9% | 48.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 28.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.1% | 17.4% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $76,178 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
23.9%
$200k–$300k
40.8%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,100 |
| Median rent / month | $946 |
| Owner occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter occupied | 30.2% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 71.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 28.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 14.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.9% |
| Electricity | 15.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,234 | 42.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 508 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,716 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,246 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,838 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,459 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 32.0% |
| Married | 50.4% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
20.7%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
28.4%
Graduate / professional
17.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 183 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 191 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,631 | 44.6% |
| High school | 656 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 996 | 27.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.7%
Professional & management
11.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Information
4.6%
Other services
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Construction
3.5%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.8% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 8.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
15.7%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
25.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 73.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 847 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.3% |
| Public insurance | 33.1% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,322 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 357 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 103 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 49 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,230 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 16,020 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 13,905 | 81.2% |
| Foreign born | 210 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 884 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 706 | 79.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,488 | 26.2% |
| French | 1,671 | 9.8% |
| Irish | 807 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 263 | 1.5% |
| English | 139 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 100 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 62 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 51 | 0.3% |
| German | 48 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.0% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44126
What city is ZIP code 44126 in?
ZIP code 44126 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44126 in?
ZIP code 44126 falls within Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 44126?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 44126?
ZIP code 44126 has an estimated population of 17,114 residents, with a density of 3,812 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44126?
The median home value in ZIP code 44126 is $214,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44126?
The median household income in ZIP code 44126 is $76,178, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 44126 in?
ZIP code 44126 observes the EST timezone.