City

Bedford, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Cuyahoga County  ·  Ohio

👥29,474Population
💰$53,049Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$141,800Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.2%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 58.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White33.2%
Hispanic3.4%
Black58.9%
Asian0.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (0.4%)
HS Graduate7,796 (38.5%)
Some College2,396 (11.8%)
Associates3,524 (17.4%)
Bachelors1,702 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree4,748 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.3%Renter: 44.7%Tenure
Owner55.3%
Renter44.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,049 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$141,800 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,000/mo
Total Housing Units15,270
Vacant Units1,286

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
54%
About Bedford, OH

Bedford is a city in Ohio, located in Cuyahoga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,474 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Bedford is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,049 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bedford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,000 per month.

The population of Bedford is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.94%).

Bedford, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Bedford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44146 29,474 $53,049 $141,800 $1,000 7.2% 31.9% 55.3%