Independence

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

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Independence is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 7,584 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Valley View, 1.3 miles E.

About Independence

Independence is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,584 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Cleveland, it is a part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

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Median household income
$115,733
Median home value
$309,900
Median rent
$1,383/mo
Median age
48.4
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Independence, OH population

Independence had 7,584 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,584
Density796 per sq mi (307 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Independence at a glance

StateOhio (OH)
CountyCuyahoga County
TypeCity
Population7,584 (2020)
Land area9.53 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Water area0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates41.3798° N, 81.6330° W
ZIP codes44131, 44125
Official websiteindependenceohio.org
Census code (GEOID)3937240

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Independence

What county is Independence in?

Independence is in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

What is the population of Independence, OH?

7,584 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Independence, OH?

The main ZIP code is 44131. Other ZIP codes: 44125.

What is the elevation of Independence?

863 feet (263 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Independence?

Valley View (1.3 mi), Seven Hills (2.2 mi), Garfield Heights (3.0 mi), Brooklyn Heights (3.2 mi), Walton Hills (3.9 mi).

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