Zip code 44104: Cleveland, Ohio
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 44104
44104 is an urban zip code in Cleveland, Ohio (Cuyahoga County), covering 4.7 sq mi of land. About 18,902 people live here, or 4,027 per square mile. The median resident is 31.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $24,111 a year, about 30% of the national median of $80,734. 53.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $69,300, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 29% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $471 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.1 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and office and administrative support.
How 44104 compares
- Poverty rate53.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · OH 13.3%12th of 1,159 in OH
- Unemployment rate24.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · OH 4.8%14th of 1,164 in OH
- Residents under 1831.8%98thU.S. 22% · OH 22%74th of 1,168 in OH
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · OH 0.46754th of 1,156 in OH
- Healthcare workers14.4%93rdU.S. 9.7% · OH 10.5%175th of 1,163 in OH
- Housing vacancy13.8%84thU.S. 10.1% · OH 8.1%238th of 1,160 in OH
- Population density4,027/sq mi75thU.S. 95/sq mi · OH 289/sq mi72nd of 1,168 in OH
- 65thU.S. 51.1% · OH 45.9%206th of 1,113 in OH
- Average commute28.1 min63rdU.S. 26.4 min · OH 23.4 min303rd of 1,121 in OH
- 54thU.S. 17.2% · OH 18.3%729th of 1,168 in OH
- Uninsured rate6.4%46thU.S. 8.4% · OH 6.4%442nd of 1,165 in OH
- Veterans5.4%44thU.S. 6.2% · OH 6.6%795th of 1,168 in OH
- Population18,90229thU.S. 334,922,499 · OH 11,810,293232nd of 1,168 in OH
- Government workers11.1%28thU.S. 14.5% · OH 12.9%695th of 1,163 in OH
- Tech workers1.1%15thU.S. 3.8% · OH 3.2%642nd of 1,163 in OH
- 9thU.S. 14.1% · OH 5.2%497th of 1,168 in OH
- Median age31.77thU.S. 38.9 · OH 39.71,077th of 1,166 in OH
- Diversity index14.37thU.S. 61.4 · OH 40.6639th of 1,168 in OH
- Homeownership rate29.4%4thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · OH 67.2%1,127th of 1,159 in OH
- Broadband access79.4%4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · OH 90.1%1,008th of 1,159 in OH
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OH 31.5%962nd of 1,166 in OH
- Work from home3.4%3rdU.S. 15.1% · OH 13%947th of 1,163 in OH
- Median earnings per worker$28,7882ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OH $47,6921,099th of 1,153 in OH
- Median household income$24,1111stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OH $71,3891,110th of 1,122 in OH
- Per capita income$16,8911stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OH $40,5521,140th of 1,165 in OH
- Median home value$69,3001stU.S. $332,700 · OH $214,8001,089th of 1,114 in OH
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · OH $1,0341,002nd of 1,007 in OH
- 1stU.S. 10% · OH 8.1%1,019th of 1,163 in OH
| Measure | 44104 | Cuyahoga | OH | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 53.9% | 16.1% | 13.3% | 12.5% | 12th of 1,159 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 24.9% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 14th of 1,164 | |
| Residents under 18 | 31.8% | 20.5% | 22% | 22% | 74th of 1,168 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.526 | 0.503 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 54th of 1,156 | |
| Healthcare workers | 14.4% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 175th of 1,163 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 238th of 1,160 | |
| Population density | 4,027/sq mi | 2,725/sq mi | 289/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 72nd of 1,168 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 54.6% | 48.4% | 45.9% | 51.1% | 206th of 1,113 | |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 23.3 min | 23.4 min | 26.4 min | 303rd of 1,121 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.1% | 19.5% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 729th of 1,168 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.4% | 5.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% | 442nd of 1,165 | |
| Veterans | 5.4% | 5.5% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 795th of 1,168 | |
| Population | 18,902 | 1,245,873 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 | 232nd of 1,168 | |
| Government workers | 11.1% | 12.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 695th of 1,163 | |
| Tech workers | 1.1% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 642nd of 1,163 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 14.1% | 497th of 1,168 | |
| Median age | 31.7 | 40.4 | 39.7 | 38.9 | 1,077th of 1,166 | |
| Diversity index | 14.3 | 59.2 | 40.6 | 61.4 | 639th of 1,168 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 29.4% | 59.4% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 1,127th of 1,159 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 79.4% | 89.5% | 90.1% | 91% | 1,008th of 1,159 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.9% | 36.5% | 31.5% | 35.7% | 962nd of 1,166 | |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 15.5% | 13% | 15.1% | 947th of 1,163 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $28,788 | $48,374 | $47,692 | $49,666 | 1,099th of 1,153 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $24,111 | $64,468 | $71,389 | $80,734 | 1,110th of 1,122 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $16,891 | $42,747 | $40,552 | $44,673 | 1,140th of 1,165 | |
| Median home value | $69,300 | $195,400 | $214,800 | $332,700 | 1,089th of 1,114 | |
| Median gross rent | $471 | $1,060 | $1,034 | $1,413 | 1,002nd of 1,007 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.6% | 8% | 8.1% | 10% | 1,019th of 1,163 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White3%
- Black93%
- Hispanic0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 8,051
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 51.1%
- Married couples
- 7.8%
- Living alone
- 42.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.4%
- Male / female
- 44% / 56%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,337
- Owner-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 13.8%
- Median year built
- 1953
- Median rooms
- 4.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.9%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 44104 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $45,536 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,261 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $22,974 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $35,882 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,573 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.7%
- Households with broadband
- 79.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 56.3%
- No internet access
- 14%
- Without health insurance
- 6.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Center point
- 41.4824° N, 81.6270° W
- Land area
- 4.7 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Cleveland100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 44104
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44127 | Cleveland, OH | 1.4 mi | $32,572 |
| 44106 | Cleveland, OH | 1.9 mi | $43,170 |
| 44105 | Cleveland, OH | 2.3 mi | $40,906 |
| 44101 | Cleveland, OH | 2.4 mi | — |
| 44115 | Cleveland, OH | 2.4 mi | $22,056 |
| 44120 | Cleveland, OH | 2.5 mi | $47,126 |
| 44103 | Cleveland, OH | 2.5 mi | $27,047 |
| 44113 | Cleveland, OH | 3.6 mi | $71,941 |
| 44192 | Cleveland, OH · PO box | 3.7 mi | — |
| 44193 | Cleveland, OH · PO box | 3.7 mi | — |
| 44199 | Cleveland, OH · PO box | 3.7 mi | — |
| 44114 | Cleveland, OH | 3.7 mi | $44,002 |
Zip codes like 44104 elsewhere
Questions about 44104
What city is zip code 44104?
44104 is assigned to Cleveland, Ohio. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 44104 in?
44104 is in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the population of 44104?
About 18,902 people live in 44104, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 44104 in?
44104 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 44104?
The median household income in 44104 is $24,111.
What zip codes are near 44104?
The closest zip codes to 44104 are 44127, 44106, 44105, 44101, 44115.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 44104, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.