| ZIP Code | 44142 |
|---|---|
| City | Brookpark |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Area Code | 216/436/440 |
| Elevation | 786 ft |
| Latitude | 41.398832 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.828543 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.1% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 166 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,713 (43.9%) |
| Some College | 1,925 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 1,553 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,557 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,095 (16.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,178 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,300 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,090/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,302 |
| Vacant Units | 311 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,302 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 311 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 44142 is located in Brookpark, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. With a population of 18,359, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 44142 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,178 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 44142 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,090 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 44142 is primarily White (82.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 44142 stands at 4.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 44142 in Brookpark, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,359 residents, a median household income of $67,178, and a median home value of $158,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.