City

Lakewood, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Cuyahoga County  ·  Ohio

👥50,384Population
💰$65,778Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$241,400Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓61.4%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 6.2%Asian: 2.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic4.5%
Black6.2%
Asian2.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
40%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads61.4% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma406 (1.1%)
HS Graduate6,691 (18.3%)
Some College2,291 (6.3%)
Associates4,731 (12.9%)
Bachelors2,462 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree19,977 (54.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 54.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad18.3%
Some College6.3%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate54.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.5%Renter: 55.6%Tenure
Owner44.5%
Renter55.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,778 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$241,400 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,011/mo
Total Housing Units29,101
Vacant Units2,450

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
82%
About Lakewood, OH

Lakewood is a city in Ohio, located in Cuyahoga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 50,384 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Lakewood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,778 is near the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lakewood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,011 per month.

The population of Lakewood is highly educated. 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lakewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44107 50,384 $65,778 $241,400 $1,011 5.2% 61.4% 44.5%