44144 ZIP Code — Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

ZIP code 44144 is located in Cleveland, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. It covers approximately 5.55 square miles and serves a population of 21,446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 216.

About ZIP code 44144

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $55,934. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44144 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

21,446

population

5.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44144 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cleveland	Acceptable
Cleveland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44109 Cleveland (2.4 mi) 44102 Cleveland (2.6 mi) 44111 Cleveland (3.1 mi) 44129 Cleveland (3.6 mi) 44134 Cleveland (4 mi) 44135 Cleveland (4 mi) 44113 Cleveland (4.1 mi) 44107 Lakewood (4.4 mi) 44130 Cleveland (4.7 mi) 44115 Cleveland (4.7 mi) 44188 Cleveland (4.8 mi) 44190 Cleveland (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,446
Population density	3,864 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	5.55 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.4386
Longitude	-81.7412
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	54.1%	48.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	28.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

21,446

Population

3,864

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$55,934

Median household income

$30,044

Per capita income

$125,700

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

56.6%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

5,814

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

417

Under 5

403

642

5–9

619

670

10–14

647

740

15–19

715

565

20–24

545

1,514

25–34

1,461

1,450

35–44

1,400

1,605

45–54

1,550

649

55–59

627

571

60–64

552

1,279

65–74

1,234

529

75–84

510

281

85+

271

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,372	20.4%
18 and over	17,074	79.6%
65 and over	4,104	19.1%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.5%

Hispanic or Latino 10%

Black or African American 9.4%

Two or more races 8%

Other race 7.6%

Asian 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	14,173	59.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2,386	10%
Black or African American	2,238	9.4%
Two or more races	1,900	8%
Other race	1,803	7.6%
Asian	1,165	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	96	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	71	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	48.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	28.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	17.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$55,934

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 42.0%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,700
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	56.6%
Renter occupied	43.4%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	8.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	26.5%
1940–1949	22.7%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	42.3%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.2%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	0.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,996	32.3%
Cohabiting couple	858	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,407	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	3,007	32.4%
Households with children under 18	2,410	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,112	33.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.6%	36.3%
Married	37.2%	35.9%
Separated	1.6%	1.4%
Widowed	3.0%	12.6%
Divorced	13.6%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	107	2.3%
Kindergarten	357	7.5%
Elementary school	2,048	43.2%
High school	1,205	25.4%
College / grad school	1,019	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Retail trade 12.6%

Professional & management 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Public administration 5.3%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,122	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,626	96.2%
Spanish	1,875	9.1%
Other Indo-European	913	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	534	2.6%
Other languages	361	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,154	89.3%
Born in same state	18,175	84.7%
Born in different state	15,407	71.8%
Foreign born	979	4.6%
Naturalized citizen	2,292	10.7%
Not a US citizen	1,644	71.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,214	15%
French	1,031	4.8%
Irish	584	2.7%
Arab	542	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	204	1%
Polish	38	0.2%
Norwegian	38	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44144

What city is ZIP code 44144 in?

ZIP code 44144 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44144 in?

ZIP code 44144 falls within Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44144?

16% of residents in ZIP code 44144 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44144?

The median home value in ZIP code 44144 is $125,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 44144?

ZIP code 44144 has an estimated population of 21,446 residents, with a density of 3,865 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44144?

The median household income in ZIP code 44144 is $55,934, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44144 in?

ZIP code 44144 observes the EST timezone.