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Household size in ZIP 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 44256 has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Cleveland area as a whole, where it has 2.38 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.67, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 44256 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.4, mirroring the country.
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 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 44256: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 44256
Renters in ZIP 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 44256 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.7 points, even as the national share rose.
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 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 44256: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 44256 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Ohio ZIP codes.
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 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 44256 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 have newer homes.
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 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $890 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,014 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $992 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,408 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$518 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 44256 pays $1,408 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Cleveland area ($1,216). Rents are up $518 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 44256
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.6% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.0% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 44256 (43.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 44256: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 44256
| Period | ZIP 44256 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 44256 than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 44256 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 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 44273 | 2.61 | 47.0 | 4.3% | 8.2% | 10.5% | 1977 | $1,140 | 30.5% | 93.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 44280 | 2.63 | 45.6 | 3.5% | 12.1% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,769 | 38.6% | 96.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 44212 | 2.48 | 42.7 | 9.5% | 23.4% | 3.5% | 1986 | $1,284 | 29.8% | 93.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 44251 | 2.36 | 58.5 | 3.0% | 8.7% | 5.4% | 1979 | $1,520 | 35.4% | 83.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 44253 | 2.72 | 46.9 | 2.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,602 | 24.9% | 96.5% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 44281 | 2.53 | 42.3 | 7.6% | 26.2% | 6.4% | 1982 | $1,125 | 43.0% | 95.8% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 44233 | 2.94 | 43.1 | 4.1% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1982 | $2,087 | 42.7% | 93.8% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 44321 | 2.50 | 43.3 | 8.3% | 23.1% | 5.6% | 1990 | $1,502 | 65.7% | 96.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 44254 | 2.44 | 43.9 | 12.0% | 22.1% | 7.2% | 1964 | $975 | 11.8% | 88.9% | 4.1% |
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 44256. 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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