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ZIP 44120

Pop. 33,202·Cuyahoga County·177th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,181/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$784
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ZIP 44120 · $1,181
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,210/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,172/yr
At $1,181/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44120 (Shaker Heights, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,202
Median income
$47,126
Median age
43.6
Renters
50.5%
Age distribution
20.7%
18.3%
24.1%
13.9%
23%
Under 1820.7%
18–3418.3%
35–5424.1%
55–6413.9%
65+23%
Gender
43.7%
56.3%
Male43.7%
Female56.3%
Race & ethnicity
23.3%
66.6%
White23.3%
Black66.6%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian2.4%
Other5%
Education (25+)
23.7%
26.9%
39.9%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+39.9%
Housing tenure
49.5%
50.5%
Owner49.5%
Renter50.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44120 in Shaker Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$757 → $1,181
up 56.0%
Income
$40,563 → $47,126
up 16.2%
Population
34,629 → 33,202
down 4.1%
Renter share
53.1% → 50.5%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 39.9%
+4.2 pts
Median age
41.1 → 43.6
+2.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 44120 in Shaker Heights, OH has increased by $424 per month, settling near $1,181 after starting the period at $757. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44120 in Shaker Heights, OH now reports about $47,126, up from $40,563 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 39.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,629 to 33,202 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.1% change. About 50.5% of households rent today, against 53.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.7% to 39.9%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 44120 in Shaker Heights, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44120 covers Shaker Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,181/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($47,126/yr), ZIP 44120 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44120 (Shaker Heights, OH) is $1,181. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44120's median rent of $1,181/mo is $784 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44120 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44120 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #177 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,181/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,181/mo in ZIP 44120. The local median household income is $47,126/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44120?

Rent in ZIP 44120 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44120 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,181/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($47,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44120 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.5% of ZIP 44120 households are renters, while 49.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44120 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44120 compare to the rest of Shaker Heights?

ZIP 44120 is more affordable than Shaker Heights overall. At $1,181/mo, it's $525 below the Shaker Heights citywide median of $1,706/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,181/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 44120's median household income ($47,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44120 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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