Housing data for ZIP code 44142
ZIP code 44142 has an estimated 18,284 residents and 8,320 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Most of its land lies in Brook Park, Cuyahoga County.
17.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,122 (±$59) a month.
The median home value is $169,600 (±$4,343).
The median household income is $71,332 (±$7,585) a year.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 18,284 (±22)
- Median gross rent
- $1,122
- Median home value
- $169,600
- Households that rent
- 17.4%
How ZIP code 44142 compares
| ZIP 44142 | Brook Park | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 18,284 (±22) | 18,284 | 1,245,873 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 8,320 (±292) | 8,320 | 615,331 | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 17.4% (±3.5 points) | 17.4% | 40.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,122 (±$59) | $1,122 | $1,060 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Median home value | $169,600 (±$4,343) | $169,600 | $195,400 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median household income | $71,332 (±$7,585) | $71,332 | $64,468 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,811 (±$97) | $2,811 | $3,910 | $2,822 | $3,119 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income | 46.8% (±12.0 points) | 46.8% | 48.3% | 45.9% | 51.1% |
| Built before 1980 | 91.4% (±6.5 points) | 91.4% | 80.3% | 63.4% | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 20.9 minutes (±1.4) | 20.9 minutes | 23.3 minutes | 23.4 minutes | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.1% (±2.9 points) | 89.1% | 89.5% | 90.1% | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 44.7 years (±2.9) | 44.7 years | 40.4 years | 39.7 years | 38.9 years |
In ZIP 44142, median gross rent is higher than in Cuyahoga County ($1,060).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($1,034).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
The median gross rent in ZIP code 44142 is not measurably different from Brook Park as a whole ($1,122).
Its median home value is not measurably different from Brook Park as a whole ($169,600).
Among the 51 ZIP codes in Cuyahoga County with a published estimate, ZIP 44142 ranks 21 from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Among the 51 ZIP codes in Cuyahoga County with a published estimate, ZIP 44142 ranks 26 from highest to lowest median home value.
Among the 51 ZIP codes in Cuyahoga County with a published estimate, ZIP 44142 ranks 23 from highest to lowest median household income.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Rent in ZIP code 44142
| Monthly gross rent | ZIP 44142 | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 10.0% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 34.8% (±8.9 points) | 34.8% | 38.3% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 44.4% (±10.4 points) | 35.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 20.1% (±7.3 points) | 13.5% | 12.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 3.5% | 3.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 44.4% of renting households.
Rent by bedrooms in ZIP code 44142
| Bedrooms | Census median | HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,049 (±$516) | $970 |
| 1 bedroom | $776 (±$109) | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,051 (±$91) | $1,340 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,416 (±$364) | $1,710 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,402 (±$58) | $1,850 |
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP 44142 is $1,340 a month.
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent (shelter plus utilities) of a modest rental home in the area.
Rent burden in ZIP code 44142
| Share of income spent on rent | ZIP 44142 | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.2% (±8.1 points) | 13.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±5.2 points) | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.1% (±6.5 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.8% (±2.7 points) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±4.6 points) | 9.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.4% (±11.1 points) | 38.8% | 37.3% | 41.9% |
46.8% (±12.0 points) of renting households in ZIP code 44142 spend 30% or more of their income on gross rent.
Home values in ZIP code 44142
| Value | ZIP 44142 | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 6.7% | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | 12.2% | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.1% (±3.6 points) | 15.3% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 41.3% (±3.7 points) | 17.1% | 16.3% | 9.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 23.4% (±3.0 points) | 22.1% | 23.3% | 17.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 3.1% (±1.8 points) | 18.4% | 21.8% | 26.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 7.0% | 7.7% | 20.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
Value is the owner’s own estimate of what the home and lot would sell for, not a sale price or an assessment.
The homes in ZIP code 44142
| Building type | ZIP 44142 | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 87.3% (±2.4 points) | 59.4% | 68.8% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 3.3% (±0.9 points) | 5.7% | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 7.1% | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 3.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 2.6% (±1.2 points) | 4.4% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 4.7% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 2.9% (±1.3 points) | 15.0% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
When the homes in ZIP code 44142 were built
| Year built | ZIP 44142 | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 4.2% | 9.7% | 13.6% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3.1% (±1.2 points) | 5.7% | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3.9% (±1.4 points) | 6.0% | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 7.1% (±1.9 points) | 10.2% | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 40.1% (±3.9 points) | 14.4% | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 37.0% (±3.6 points) | 18.9% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 3.8% (±2.2 points) | 9.0% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% (±2.5 points) | 27.8% | 19.0% | 11.7% |
91.4% of the homes in ZIP code 44142 were built before 1980, so many fall under the federal lead-paint disclosure rules for homes built before 1978.
Heating fuel in ZIP code 44142
| Fuel used most | ZIP 44142 | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.0% (±2.6 points) | 80.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.6% (±2.4 points) | 16.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
How people in ZIP code 44142 get to work
| Means of transportation | ZIP 44142 | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±3.0 points) | 69.7% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±2.2 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 3.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±1.8 points) | 15.5% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
Workers who live in ZIP code 44142 take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work.
Places in ZIP code 44142
| Place | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Median gross rent | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Park | 92% | $1,122 | 17.4% |
A township or a New York town includes the villages inside it, so their shares can add up to more than the whole.
ZIP codes near 44142
| ZIP code | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44135 | 1.7 mi | $953 | $132,800 | $53,848 | 39.8% |
| 44017 | 2.6 mi | $1,062 | $198,400 | $75,231 | 27.1% |
| 44130 | 2.6 mi | $1,088 | $195,500 | $69,655 | 36.8% |
| 44126 | 3.3 mi | $1,048 | $239,000 | $79,269 | 29.9% |
| 44111 | 4.5 mi | $969 | $141,800 | $57,252 | 42.6% |
| 44070 | 4.8 mi | $1,141 | $219,800 | $84,363 | 21.1% |
| 44129 | 4.9 mi | $1,056 | $166,400 | $70,651 | 29.6% |
| 44138 | 5.2 mi | $1,353 | $252,400 | $96,603 | 23.0% |
Crime reported to police in Brook Park
Most of ZIP code 44142 is policed by the Brook Park Police Department, which reported 39 violent and 471 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI in 2025.
The FBI publishes crime by police department, not by ZIP code, so this is the department’s figure for the whole area it serves.
ZIP code 44142 is reported as ZIP Code Tabulation Area 44142: the Census Bureau’s area built from census blocks to match the ZIP code’s delivery area as closely as it can.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about ZIP 44142
What is the median rent in ZIP code 44142?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 44142 is $1,122 (±$59) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median home value in ZIP code 44142?
The median value of owner-occupied homes in ZIP code 44142 is $169,600 (±$4,343) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44142?
The median household income in ZIP code 44142 is $71,332 (±$7,585) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What town is ZIP code 44142 in?
ZIP code 44142 lies mostly in Brook Park.
What is the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in ZIP 44142?
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP 44142 is $1,340 a month.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — ZCTA5 44142
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — ZCTA5 44142
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — ZCTA5 44142
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — ZCTA5 44142
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — ZCTA5 44142
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — ZCTA5 44142
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Brook Park Police Department (ORI OH0181200)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
- US Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for ZCTA5 44142 (zip code tabulation area:44142).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .