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Population and households in ZIP 44253
Household size in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, ZIP 44253 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Cleveland area, where it has 2.38 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.9, ZIP 44253 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.5 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 44253: 2.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 44253
Renters in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 44253 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (51.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 44253 than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 44253 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $920 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $855 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $814 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,602 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$682 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 44253 costs $1,602 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Cleveland area as a whole ($1,216). The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 44253
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 44253 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.9%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 44253: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 44253
| Period | ZIP 44253 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 44253 has been strong: just 0.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 44253 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 44253 | 2.72 | 46.9 | 2.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,602 | 24.9% | 96.5% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 44275 | 2.51 | 46.4 | 3.1% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 1980 | $1,176 | 19.2% | 93.1% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 44280 | 2.63 | 45.6 | 3.5% | 12.1% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,769 | 38.6% | 96.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 44050 | 2.65 | 44.1 | 6.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% | 1986 | $1,003 | 25.3% | 94.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 44044 | 2.72 | 46.4 | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 1976 | $1,111 | 19.9% | 89.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 44254 | 2.44 | 43.9 | 12.0% | 22.1% | 7.2% | 1964 | $975 | 11.8% | 88.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 44256 | 2.54 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 18.7% | 4.6% | 1989 | $1,408 | 43.0% | 95.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 44215 | 2.57 | 43.7 | 6.6% | 12.4% | 14.7% | 1969 | $1,166 | 25.9% | 93.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 44090 | 2.73 | 41.4 | 7.8% | 20.0% | 7.5% | 1977 | $1,042 | 27.4% | 93.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 44251 | 2.36 | 58.5 | 3.0% | 8.7% | 5.4% | 1979 | $1,520 | 35.4% | 83.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 44235 | 2.92 | 43.7 | 3.9% | 15.8% | 0.8% | 1992 | $1,458 | 32.4% | 81.1% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 44253. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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