PlainZIP

Barberton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44203

Summit County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

41,248
455/sq mi
$63,759
Median income
$159,700
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barberton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
455
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio, with 41,248 residents across 90.6 square miles, a density of 455 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44203 reports a modest median household income of $63,759 (13% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,138. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $159,700 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $869 monthly, and 71.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Summit County, letting you compare 44203 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 44203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barberton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44203.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44203, Barberton, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

41,248

Population

90.6

Area (sq mi)

455

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44203?

43.5

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 6.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,759

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$36,138

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44203 ranks nationally

Barberton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,759 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,257

Total Housing Units

17,012

Occupied Units

1,245

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$159,700

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$869

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.4%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44203 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 117
2021 +12.4% 132
2022 +14.2% 151
2023 +5.5% 159
2024 +13.4% 180

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 718 business establishments in ZIP 44203, employing approximately 12,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $646,913,000.

718

Businesses

12,331

Employees

$646.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 95 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 94 13.1%
Retail trade 92 12.8%
Construction 86 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 67 9.3%
Manufacturing 60 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 6.1%
Wholesale trade 35 4.9%
Finance and insurance 24 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.5%
Information 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.0%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 44203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44203 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44203 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
44314 Akron, OH 18,825 3.9 mi
44321 Akron, OH 15,200 5.5 mi
44320 Akron, OH 19,937 4.6 mi
44230 Doylestown, OH 8,252 5.1 mi
44216 Clinton, OH 9,418 6.1 mi
44301 Akron, OH 15,340 5.7 mi
44307 Akron, OH 7,643 5.5 mi
44319 Akron, OH 22,686 5.7 mi
44333 Akron, OH 18,763 9.8 mi
44281 Wadsworth, OH 29,954 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Summit County

44224 standard
Stow, OH
Pop: 38,742
44312 standard
Akron, OH
Pop: 31,919
44221 standard
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Pop: 29,587
44685 standard
Uniontown, OH
Pop: 27,556
44236 standard
Hudson, OH
Pop: 25,296
44313 standard
Akron, OH
Pop: 24,935

Related Areas

Summit County Barberton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44203 in? ▼
ZIP code 44203 (Barberton) is located in Summit County, Ohio. Summit County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/summit-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44203? ▼
ZIP code 44203 in Barberton, OH has a population of 41,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44203 is $63,759, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44203 is $159,700, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44203 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44203? ▼
ZIP code 44203 has 718 business establishments employing approximately 12,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44203 are: Other services (except public administration) (95), Health care and social assistance (94), Retail trade (92). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44203 increased by 13.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44203? ▼
In ZIP code 44203, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44203 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44203? ▼
In ZIP code 44203, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44203 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.