City

Berea, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Cuyahoga County  ·  Ohio

👥18,378Population
💰$72,044Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$187,800Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.1%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 8.5%Asian: 1.7%Other: 5.8%Race
White79.1%
Hispanic3.6%
Black8.5%
Asian1.7%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
17%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,868 (25.4%)
Some College1,306 (11.6%)
Associates1,724 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,066 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree4,282 (38%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 38%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College11.6%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate38.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
36%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,044 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$187,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$981/mo
Total Housing Units7,359
Vacant Units350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Berea, OH

Berea is a city in Ohio, located in Cuyahoga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,378 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Berea is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,044 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Berea is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $981 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Berea is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Berea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44017 18,378 $72,044 $187,800 $981 6.1% 47.4% 73.2%