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Population and households in ZIP 44281
Household size in ZIP 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 44281 has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Cleveland area as a whole, where it has 2.38 people. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, 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 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 44281 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Cleveland area. The median age has climbed from 40.9 in 2006–10, 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 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in ZIP 44281, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 44281 has a lower share of single-parent households than most Ohio ZIP codes.
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 44281
Renters in ZIP 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 44281 own their homes; 26.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 44281 than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 44281 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Cleveland area, where the median home dates to 1966. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $782 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $808 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $889 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,125 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$343 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 44281 costs $1,125 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $343 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the west.
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 44281
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.5% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.0% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 44281 than nationally: 43.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 44281: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 44281 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Ohio ZIP codes.
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 44281
| Period | ZIP 44281 | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 44281 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 44281 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 44281 | 2.53 | 42.3 | 7.6% | 26.2% | 6.4% | 1982 | $1,125 | 43.0% | 95.8% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 44270 | 2.59 | 39.2 | 10.0% | 26.5% | 6.9% | 1971 | $812 | 21.0% | 86.2% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 44230 | 2.38 | 45.6 | 6.0% | 14.5% | 4.2% | 1976 | $811 | 27.5% | 91.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 44203 | 2.33 | 43.8 | 12.8% | 28.9% | 7.0% | 1958 | $930 | 20.8% | 91.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 44321 | 2.50 | 43.3 | 8.3% | 23.1% | 5.6% | 1990 | $1,502 | 65.7% | 96.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 44273 | 2.61 | 47.0 | 4.3% | 8.2% | 10.5% | 1977 | $1,140 | 30.5% | 93.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 44276 | 2.56 | 42.7 | 4.7% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 1970 | $972 | 19.9% | 92.0% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 44314 | 2.38 | 39.2 | 22.3% | 49.7% | 13.6% | 1948 | $935 | 12.9% | 86.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 44215 | 2.57 | 43.7 | 6.6% | 12.4% | 14.7% | 1969 | $1,166 | 25.9% | 93.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 44320 | 2.28 | 41.3 | 25.0% | 44.9% | 12.0% | 1952 | $1,039 | 18.2% | 90.8% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 44333 | 2.51 | 46.7 | 9.1% | 15.6% | 6.5% | 1978 | $1,409 | 68.6% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
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 44281. 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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