University Heights, Ohio

University Heights, Ohio
Motto: 
"City of Beautiful Homes"
Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio
Coordinates: 41°29′42″N 81°32′13″W / 41.49500°N 81.53694°W / 41.49500; -81.53694
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga
Government
  MayorMichael Dylan Brennan (D)
Area
  Total
1.83 sq mi (4.73 km2)
  Land1.83 sq mi (4.73 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,027 ft (313 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
13,914
  Density7,619.93/sq mi (2,941.54/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
44118, 44122
Area code216
FIPS code39-78932
GNIS feature ID1065413
Websitewww.universityheights.com

University Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,914 as of the 2020 Census. Located 8 miles (13 km) from downtown Cleveland, it is a suburb of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

University Heights is closely tied to neighboring Cleveland Heights, with the two sharing a school system, library system, post office and ZIP Code, some city services, and local media outlets. With about half the population under the age of 30, University Heights is home to one of the youngest communities in the region, including both students and families. It borders Beachwood to the east, Cleveland Heights to the west, South Euclid to the north and Shaker Heights to the south.