ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44124

Part of Mayfield Heights, OH

Pop. 39,779·Cuyahoga County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,638/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$310

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 44124 · $1,638

More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,948/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,080

1 BR

$1,220

2 BR

$1,480

3 BR

$1,900

4 BR+

$2,040

Research median

$1,480/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 44124 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44124 changed +5.8% over the year to August 2026. Across the 188 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 15 months in a row, and rose in 12 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($82,392) is $2,060 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,040).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44128, 6 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,356/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44124. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,656/yr

At $1,638/mo median

Location

CityMayfield Heights

StateOH

CountyCuyahoga County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44124 (Mayfield Heights, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 54.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,779

Median income

$82,392

Median age

43.8

Renters

35.6%

Age distribution

17.5%

21.1%

22.9%

13.3%

25.1%

Under 1817.5%

18–3421.1%

35–5422.9%

55–6413.3%

65+25.1%

Gender

46.1%

53.9%

Male46.1%

Female53.9%

Race & ethnicity

69.2%

15.3%

White69.2%

Black15.3%

Hispanic3.4%

Asian6.2%

Other5.8%

Education (25+)

20.5%

21.9%

54.1%

No HS diploma3.5%

HS diploma20.5%

Some college21.9%

Bachelor's+54.1%

Housing tenure

64.4%

35.6%

Owner64.4%

Renter35.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 44124 in Mayfield Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,362 → $1,638

up 20.3%

Income

$69,965 → $82,392

up 17.8%

Population

40,326 → 39,779

down 1.4%

Renter share

37.7% → 35.6%

-2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

49.8% → 54.1%

+4.3 pts

Median age

42.9 → 43.8

+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 44124 in Mayfield Heights, OH has shifted from $1,362 to $1,638, up 20.3% since 2022. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44124 in Mayfield Heights, OH now reports about $82,392, up from $69,965 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 44124 in Mayfield Heights, OH losing about 547 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 37.7% to 35.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.8% to 54.1% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 44124 in Mayfield Heights, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 44124 covers Mayfield Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,638/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($82,392/yr), ZIP 44124 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44124?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,638/mo in ZIP 44124. The local median household income is $82,392/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44124?

Rent in ZIP 44124 has risen 5.8% over the past year as of August 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 44124 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44124 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #53 of 229 at $1,638/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 44124 changed +5.8%, against a typical +4.0% across the 188 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.