Independence
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

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.
- 7,584residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.7 km²
- 796 / sq mipopulation density
- 44131main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Independence
- Median household income
- $115,733
- Median home value
- $309,900
- Median rent
- $1,383/mo
- Median age
- 48.4
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Independence had 7,584 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,584 |
|---|---|
| Density | 796 per sq mi (307 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,584 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.53 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3798° N, 81.6330° W |
| ZIP codes | 44131, 44125 |
| Official website | independenceohio.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3937240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Valley View1.3 mi E
- Seven Hills2.2 mi W
- Garfield Heights3.0 mi NE
- Brooklyn Heights3.2 mi NW
- Walton Hills3.9 mi E
- Cuyahoga Heights4.0 mi N
- Maple Heights4.2 mi NE
- Broadview Heights4.9 mi SW
- Parma5.0 mi W
- Brecksville5.1 mi S
- Newburgh Heights5.2 mi N
- Bedford5.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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