ZIP 44109 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cleveland city, OH (44109)

Median Income

$43,130

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,615

Wealth inflow

Population

38,098

Unemployment

10.0%

6.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,615 for ZIP 44109 (Cleveland city, OH) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

10.0%+169% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-42% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

28.9%+147% vs US avg

584

Establishments

14,461

Employees

~25 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction6.8%
Manufacturing13.2%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade15.6%
Transportation, utilities5.4%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.4%
Professional, scientific, management11.3%
Education, health care, social21.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.7%
Other services3.4%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 44109 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.4%, median income rose 1.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.8%.

Median Income

$43,130

-43% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate