Zip code 44108: Cleveland, Ohio
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 44108
44108 is an urban zip code in Cleveland, Ohio (Cuyahoga County), covering 4.5 sq mi of land. About 19,381 people live here, or 4,343 per square mile. The median resident is 38.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $34,745 a year, about 43% of the national median of $80,734. 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $67,700, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 53% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $960 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.
How 44108 compares
- Unemployment rate19.2%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · OH 4.8%21st of 1,164 in OH
- Healthcare workers20.9%99thU.S. 9.7% · OH 10.5%44th of 1,163 in OH
- Poverty rate30.9%96thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · OH 13.3%77th of 1,159 in OH
- Housing vacancy23.6%96thU.S. 10.1% · OH 8.1%65th of 1,160 in OH
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · OH 0.46732nd of 1,156 in OH
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · OH 45.9%100th of 1,113 in OH
- 80thU.S. 17.2% · OH 18.3%386th of 1,168 in OH
- Population density4,343/sq mi77thU.S. 95/sq mi · OH 289/sq mi60th of 1,168 in OH
- Veterans6.8%63rdU.S. 6.2% · OH 6.6%551st of 1,168 in OH
- Government workers14.3%55thU.S. 14.5% · OH 12.9%373rd of 1,163 in OH
- Uninsured rate7.2%53rdU.S. 8.4% · OH 6.4%349th of 1,165 in OH
- Residents under 1822.2%51stU.S. 22% · OH 22%558th of 1,168 in OH
- Median age38.848thU.S. 38.9 · OH 39.7777th of 1,166 in OH
- 47thU.S. 10% · OH 8.1%426th of 1,163 in OH
- Average commute24 min36thU.S. 26.4 min · OH 23.4 min604th of 1,121 in OH
- Work from home9.8%33rdU.S. 15.1% · OH 13%459th of 1,163 in OH
- Population19,38130thU.S. 334,922,499 · OH 11,810,293226th of 1,168 in OH
- Homeownership rate52.6%21stU.S. 65.2% · OH 67.2%1,048th of 1,159 in OH
- 18thU.S. $1,413 · OH $1,034390th of 1,007 in OH
- 17thU.S. 61.4 · OH 40.6377th of 1,168 in OH
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OH 31.5%684th of 1,166 in OH
- Per capita income$26,23610thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OH $40,552999th of 1,165 in OH
- 10thU.S. 14.1% · OH 5.2%477th of 1,168 in OH
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · OH 3.2%749th of 1,163 in OH
- Median earnings per worker$34,4197thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OH $47,6921,023rd of 1,153 in OH
- Broadband access79.8%4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · OH 90.1%998th of 1,159 in OH
- Median household income$34,7452ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OH $71,3891,084th of 1,122 in OH
- Median home value$67,7001stU.S. $332,700 · OH $214,8001,091st of 1,114 in OH
| Measure | 44108 | Cuyahoga | OH | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 19.2% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 21st of 1,164 | |
| Healthcare workers | 20.9% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 44th of 1,163 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 30.9% | 16.1% | 13.3% | 12.5% | 77th of 1,159 | |
| Housing vacancy | 23.6% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 65th of 1,160 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.542 | 0.503 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 32nd of 1,156 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 63.7% | 48.4% | 45.9% | 51.1% | 100th of 1,113 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.3% | 19.5% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 386th of 1,168 | |
| Population density | 4,343/sq mi | 2,725/sq mi | 289/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 60th of 1,168 | |
| Veterans | 6.8% | 5.5% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 551st of 1,168 | |
| Government workers | 14.3% | 12.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 373rd of 1,163 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.2% | 5.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% | 349th of 1,165 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.2% | 20.5% | 22% | 22% | 558th of 1,168 | |
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.4 | 39.7 | 38.9 | 777th of 1,166 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.1% | 8% | 8.1% | 10% | 426th of 1,163 | |
| Average commute | 24 min | 23.3 min | 23.4 min | 26.4 min | 604th of 1,121 | |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 15.5% | 13% | 15.1% | 459th of 1,163 | |
| Population | 19,381 | 1,245,873 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 | 226th of 1,168 | |
| Homeownership rate | 52.6% | 59.4% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 1,048th of 1,159 | |
| Median gross rent | $960 | $1,060 | $1,034 | $1,413 | 390th of 1,007 | |
| Diversity index | 24 | 59.2 | 40.6 | 61.4 | 377th of 1,168 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.4% | 36.5% | 31.5% | 35.7% | 684th of 1,166 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,236 | $42,747 | $40,552 | $44,673 | 999th of 1,165 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.6% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 14.1% | 477th of 1,168 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 749th of 1,163 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $34,419 | $48,374 | $47,692 | $49,666 | 1,023rd of 1,153 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 79.8% | 89.5% | 90.1% | 91% | 998th of 1,159 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $34,745 | $64,468 | $71,389 | $80,734 | 1,084th of 1,122 | |
| Median home value | $67,700 | $195,400 | $214,800 | $332,700 | 1,091st of 1,114 |
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
- White7%
- Black87%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.5%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 8,794
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 48.4%
- Married couples
- 13.6%
- Living alone
- 47.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.8%
- Male / female
- 43% / 57%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 11,513
- Owner-occupied
- 52.6%
- Vacant
- 23.6%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 63.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 37.4%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (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 | 44108 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $60,734 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,200 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $29,375 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $30,192 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,600 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.9%
- Households with broadband
- 79.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60.8%
- No internet access
- 15.7%
- Without health insurance
- 7.2%
- Limited-English households
- 1.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Center point
- 41.5415° N, 81.6125° W
- Land area
- 4.5 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Cleveland78% of zip
- Bratenahl22% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 44108
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44112 | Cleveland, OH | 2 mi | $28,799 |
| 44103 | Cleveland, OH | 2.3 mi | $27,047 |
| 44106 | Cleveland, OH | 2.5 mi | $43,170 |
| 44110 | Cleveland, OH | 3 mi | $31,928 |
| 44114 | Cleveland, OH | 3.7 mi | $44,002 |
| 44118 | Cleveland, OH | 4 mi | $77,555 |
| 44104 | Cleveland, OH | 4.2 mi | $24,111 |
| 44121 | Cleveland, OH | 4.3 mi | $76,767 |
| 44115 | Cleveland, OH | 4.5 mi | $22,056 |
| 44119 | Cleveland, OH | 4.6 mi | $44,077 |
| 44101 | Cleveland, OH | 4.7 mi | — |
| 44117 | Euclid, OH | 4.9 mi | $43,013 |
Zip codes like 44108 elsewhere
Questions about 44108
What city is zip code 44108?
44108 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 44108 in?
44108 is in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the population of 44108?
About 19,381 people live in 44108, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 44108 in?
44108 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 44108?
The median household income in 44108 is $34,745.
What zip codes are near 44108?
The closest zip codes to 44108 are 44112, 44103, 44106, 44110, 44114.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 44108, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.