Shaker Heights
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Shaker Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 29,439 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,050 ft (320 m) above sea level. The nearest town is University Heights, 1.5 miles NE.
- 29,439residents (2020 Census)
- 1,050 ftelevation · 320 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 4,679 / sq mipopulation density
- 44120main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 29,439 at the 2020 census. Shaker Heights is an inner-ring streetcar suburb of Cleveland, abutting the eastern edge of the city's limits. It is a planned community developed by the Van Sweringen brothers, railroad moguls who envisioned the community as a suburban retreat from the industrial inner city of Cleveland.
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Living in Shaker Heights
- Median household income
- $104,073
- Median home value
- $303,200
- Median rent
- $1,168/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Shaker Heights had 29,439 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,439 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,679 per sq mi (1,807 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shaker Heights at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,439 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.29 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4761° N, 81.5492° W |
| ZIP codes | 44120, 44118, 44122 |
| Official website | shakeronline.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3971682 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shaker Heights
- University Heights1.5 mi NE
- Beachwood2.4 mi E
- Highland Hills2.4 mi SE
- Cleveland Heights2.5 mi N
- Warrensville Heights3.0 mi SE
- North Randall3.2 mi S
- South Euclid3.5 mi N
- Woodmere3.8 mi E
- Lyndhurst4.0 mi NE
- East Cleveland4.1 mi N
- Orange4.6 mi SE
- Pepper Pike4.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Shaker Heights
What county is Shaker Heights in?
Shaker Heights is in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the population of Shaker Heights, OH?
29,439 people lived in Shaker Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shaker Heights, OH?
The main ZIP code is 44120. Other ZIP codes: 44118, 44122.
What is the elevation of Shaker Heights?
1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shaker Heights?
University Heights (1.5 mi), Beachwood (2.4 mi), Highland Hills (2.4 mi), Cleveland Heights (2.5 mi), Warrensville Heights (3.0 mi).
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