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Parma, OH
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44129, 44130, 44134.
Population
79,870
Land area
20sq mi
People per sq mi
3,989
ZIP codes
3
Parma and its ZIP codes
Parma at a glance
- Parma is about 14 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $69,295, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,100 (21% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,087 a month.
Local data for Parma, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools24
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks19
- Post Offices2
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants223
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools9
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Parma, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,295
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$170,100
Median rent
$1,087/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,889), Irish Americans (11,328), Polish Americans (9,885).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cuyahoga County. PPP loans are for Parma.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,273
692,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,797
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.27B
FY 2026, $7,333 per person
PPP loans
$97.76M
1,546 loans, 12,197 jobs reported
How people get to work
Parma, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parma, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,113
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
858
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parma, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Parma
3 in or overlapping Parma. Population shown
Cities near Parma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Seven HillsCity | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Parma HeightsCity | 2.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Brooklyn HeightsVillage | 3.1 mi | 1.8 |
| IndependenceCity | 3.6 mi | 9.5 |
| BrooklynCity | 4.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Cuyahoga HeightsVillage | 4.7 mi | 3.1 |
| LinndaleVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Brook ParkCity | 5.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Newburgh HeightsVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Middleburg HeightsCity | 5.2 mi | 8.1 |
| North RoyaltonCity | 5.4 mi | 21.4 |
| Broadview HeightsCity | 5.4 mi | 13 |
| Valley ViewVillage | 5.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Garfield HeightsCity | 6 mi | 7.2 |
| BrecksvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 19.4 |
| Maple HeightsCity | 7.6 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parma, OH in?
- Parma is in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Parma, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Parma include 44129, 44130, 44134.
- What is the population of Parma, OH?
- About 79,870 people live in Parma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parma?
- Nearby places include Seven Hills (2.2 mi), Parma Heights (2.6 mi), Brooklyn Heights (3.1 mi), Independence (3.6 mi), Brooklyn (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023