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Westlake, OH
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44145.
Population
34,104
Land area
15.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,140
ZIP codes
1
Westlake and its ZIP codes
Westlake at a glance
- Westlake is about 7.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 45th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $112,200 a year, 57% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $368,200 (71% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,570 a month.
Local data for Westlake, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westlake, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,200
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$368,200
Median rent
$1,570/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
60.2%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,407), Irish Americans (6,029), Italian Americans (3,738).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cuyahoga County. PPP loans are for Westlake.
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
$198M
1,678 loans, 20,718 jobs reported
How people get to work
Westlake, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home21.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westlake, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westlake, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Westlake
1 in or overlapping Westlake. Population shown
Cities near Westlake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North OlmstedCity | 2.3 mi | 11.7 |
| Bay VillageCity | 3.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Fairview ParkCity | 3.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Rocky RiverCity | 4.3 mi | 4.7 |
| AvonCity | 4.5 mi | 20.8 |
| Olmsted FallsCity | 5.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Avon LakeCity | 5.7 mi | 11.1 |
| North RidgevilleCity | 6.1 mi | 23.4 |
| BereaCity | 6.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Brook ParkCity | 6.9 mi | 7.5 |
| LakewoodCity | 7.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Middleburg HeightsCity | 8 mi | 8.1 |
| SheffieldVillage | 8.3 mi | 10.7 |
| LinndaleVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Sheffield LakeCity | 8.8 mi | 2.5 |
| BrooklynCity | 9.3 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westlake, OH in?
- Westlake is in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Westlake, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westlake include 44145.
- What is the population of Westlake, OH?
- About 34,104 people live in Westlake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westlake?
- Nearby places include North Olmsted (2.3 mi), Bay Village (3.3 mi), Fairview Park (3.8 mi), Rocky River (4.3 mi), Avon (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023