44139 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 44139, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

44139 is a zip code in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, which covers Bentleyville, Glenwillow, and Solon, with a total population of 25,009 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 44139 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 44139.

The estimated population of people living in 44139 is 25,009, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 44139 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,009
+4.72%
+3.21%
2020
23,882
 -0.95% -
2019
24,112
 -0.41% -
2018
24,212
 -0.08% -
2017
24,231
 - -

Population of 44139 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 44139 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66.7%
72%
 -7.36%
Black/African American
12.7%
11.8%
 +7.63%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
1.2%
 +116.67%
Asian
12.6%
12.3%
 +2.44%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
2.2%
 +104.55%
Other
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 44139 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 44139 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 44139 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 44139 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 -1.79% 44.5 -0.89% 43.4 -2.25%
2020 44.6 +0.45% 44.9 +2.05% 44.4 -0.45%
2019 44.4 0% 44 -0.68% 44.6 0%
2018 44.4 0% 44.3 +0.68% 44.6 -0.45%
2017 44.4 - 44 - 44.8 -

The median age of the 44139 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 44139 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,603 +5.55% 1,450 +1.63% 1,673 1,463
10 to 19 2,064 -15.87% 1,812 +11.1% 1,753 2,012
20 to 29 711 +21.16% 793 +4.25% 869 812
30 to 39 957 +24.84% 1,198 +14.21% 1,216 1,373
40 to 49 1,828 -3.44% 2,324 -13.75% 1,765 2,019
50 to 59 2,140 -11.56% 1,894 -12.27% 1,893 1,671
60 to 69 1,365 +20.37% 1,527 +15.05% 1,635 1,765
70+ 1,043 +34.56% 1,522 +8% 1,446 1,644

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 44139 zip code is $118,318.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 44139.

  • Under 25
    $64,279.00
  • 25 to 44
    $140,724.00
  • 45 to 64
    $148,536.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,568.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 44139 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 44139, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 44139 is currently $161,808.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

26.35% of households in 44139 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 44139 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 44139 is $58,320.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 44139 by the total population of 44139.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 44139 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 44139 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    26.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 44139 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 44139 zip over the age of 16 is 19,422.

Of those people, a total of 67.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 44139 is 65.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 44139 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,314 20.10% 1.50%
20 to 24 years 1,022 81.40% 11.50%
25 to 29 years 659 87.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 951 88.40% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 3,397 88.60% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 3,858 91.10% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 1,731 86.90% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 1,824 68.50% 0.60%
65 to 74 years 2,969 34.30% 6.30%
75 years and over 1,697 17.40% 1.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 44139. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,820 66.60% 2.30%
Black or African American 2,205 68.50% 8.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 72.70% 0.00%
Asian 2,417 69.10% 3.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 50 82.00% 0.00%
Other 177 61.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 742 76.10% 0.50%
Hispanic or Latino 375 69.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,637 66.20% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 44139 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 44139 is 12,697, with median earnings of $65,690.00.

Women in 44139 are earning approximately 64.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,697 $65,690.00
Male 6,714 $79,288.00
Female 5,983 $51,321.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 44139 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,239 $110,041.00
Business and Financial 1,013 $84,440.00
Computer and Mathematical 528 $92,885.00
Architecture and Engineering 231 $104,152.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 231 $99,375.00
Community and Social Service 117 $59,464.00
Legal 299 $114,583.00
Educational and Library 1,030 $59,800.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 149 $30,521.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,576 $73,585.00
Healthcare Support 193 $29,740.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $32,083.00
Law Enforcement 77 $81,442.00
Food Preparation and Serving 382 $15,962.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 272 $42,426.00
Personal Care and Service 333 $14,726.00
Sales 1,252 $52,969.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,099 $34,868.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 131 $38,021.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 107 $47,401.00
Production 718 $44,463.00
Transportation and Material Moving 310 $32,910.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 44139 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 44139.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,175 $118,105.00 1,064 $89,464.00
Business and Financial 637 $100,908.00 376 $58,378.00
Computer and Mathematical 428 $96,563.00 100 $86,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 176 $104,643.00 55 $95,781.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 162 $99,432.00 69 $79,750.00
Community and Social Service 30 $70,694.00 87 $57,679.00
Legal 204 $105,313.00 95 $140,592.00
Educational and Library 355 $59,540.00 675 $60,560.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 58 $65,962.00 91 $24,188.00
Healthcare Practitioners 544 $226,786.00 1,032 $66,840.00
Healthcare Support 25 $125,096.00 168 $28,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $76,023.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 77 $81,442.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 159 $28,074.00 223 $7,674.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 211 $47,758.00 61 $14,271.00
Personal Care and Service 91 $13,472.00 242 $20,083.00
Sales 839 $78,607.00 413 $25,044.00
Office and Administrative Support 272 $32,130.00 827 $35,325.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 131 $38,021.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $47,105.00 9 $0.00
Production 487 $55,489.00 231 $24,440.00
Transportation and Material Moving 283 $32,766.00 27 $38,015.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,926 households in 44139, with an average household size of 2.77 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,810 families living in the 44139 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 44139:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,943 211 656 2,116
Average Household Size 3.26 3.41 3.47 1.12
Total Families 5,943 211 656 0
Average Household Size 3.26 3.35 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 6,810 families living in 44139, 2.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 44139:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,314 housing units in 44139.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,926 95.83%
Vacant 388 4.17%

14.15% of the total 9,314 housing units in 44139 are rental units. This is approximately 1,318 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,536 are occupied by the owner - or 80.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 44139 is $1,229.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 44139 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    72
  • Less than $500
    31
  • $500 to $999
    253
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    737
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    162
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    45
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    46
  • $3,000 or more
    44

Property Value

The median value of a property in 44139 is $315,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 44139 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    205
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    96
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    187
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    934
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,117
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,626
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,263
  • $1,000,000 or more
    108

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 44139. The chart below shows the number of properties in 44139 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    282
  • 1940 to 1949
    222
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,251
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,527
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,378
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,445
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,743
  • 2000 to 2009
    857
  • 2010 to 2013
    602
  • 2014 or later
    7

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 44139 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    322
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,893
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,584
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,127

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 44139 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 44139 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 44139.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    149
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,037
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,242
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,429
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,465
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    899
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,311
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    551
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    807
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    852
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    257
  • 90 or more minutes
    114

Summary

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