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ZIP 44142

Pop. 18,284·Cuyahoga County·64th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.0%
vs US Median
-$365
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 44142 · $1,600
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,350/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$19,200/yr
At $1,600/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +13.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44142 (Brookpark, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,284
Median income
$71,332
Median age
44.7
Renters
17.4%
Age distribution
18.8%
19.6%
23.8%
16.5%
21.3%
Under 1818.8%
18–3419.6%
35–5423.8%
55–6416.5%
65+21.3%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
84.2%
White84.2%
Black5.8%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian1.3%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
40.9%
33.3%
16%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma40.9%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+16%
Housing tenure
82.6%
17.4%
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44142 in Brookpark, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,912 → $71,332
up 19.1%
Population
18,592 → 18,284
down 1.7%
Renter share
20.5% → 17.4%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 16%
+0.9 pts
Median age
42 → 44.7
+2.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,912 to $71,332 across the same window, up 19.1% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 44142 in Brookpark, OH losing about 308 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 20.5% to 17.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 44142 covers Brookpark, OH. The median rent here is $1,600/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($71,332/yr), ZIP 44142 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44142?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44142 (Brookpark, OH) is $1,600. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44142 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44142's median rent of $1,600/mo is $365 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44142 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44142 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #64 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $1,600/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44142?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,600/mo in ZIP 44142. The local median household income is $71,332/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44142?

Rent in ZIP 44142 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 44142 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44142 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,600/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($71,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44142 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44142 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.4% of ZIP 44142 households are renters, while 82.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44142 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44142 compare to the rest of Brookpark?

ZIP 44142 sits right at the Brookpark citywide median of $1,600/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44142 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44142 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,600/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 44142's median household income ($71,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44142 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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