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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44301

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

15,340
1,676/sq mi
$51,321
Median income
$104,700
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Akron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,676
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to 15,340 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 1,676 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44301 reports a modest median household income of $51,321 (30% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,037. Poverty here runs at 21.3%, with unemployment measured at 8.0%. Median home value sits at $104,700 (47% below the state average), median rent at $1,004 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44301, plus 6 more within Summit County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 44301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44301.

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 44301, Akron, 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

15,340

Population

9.2

Area (sq mi)

1,676

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44301?

36.3

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 26.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$51,321

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$28,037

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44301 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,321 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,800

Total Housing Units

5,895

Occupied Units

905

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$104,700

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,004

Median Rent

1938

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

151

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+51%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44301 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +51% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +13.5% 105
2021 +10.7% 116
2022 +15.4% 134
2023 +6.6% 143
2024 +5.5% 151

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 188 business establishments in ZIP 44301, employing approximately 2,735 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,121,000.

188

Businesses

2,735

Employees

$167.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 25 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 24 12.8%
Wholesale trade 20 10.6%
Construction 18 9.6%
Manufacturing 18 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 10 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 2.7%
Information 4 2.1%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 44301 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 44301 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44301 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 44301 ranks #3 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
44311 Akron, OH 8,782 1.4 mi
44314 Akron, OH 18,825 1.8 mi
44308 Akron, OH 1,392 2.6 mi
44306 Akron, OH 22,492 2.2 mi
44307 Akron, OH 7,643 2.2 mi
44304 Akron, OH 5,916 2.8 mi
44302 Akron, OH 5,524 3.2 mi
44319 Akron, OH 22,686 4.2 mi
44303 Akron, OH 7,700 4.3 mi
44310 Akron, OH 22,786 4.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Summit County

44203 standard
Barberton, OH
Pop: 41,248
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

Related Areas

Summit County Akron, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44301 in? ▼
ZIP code 44301 (Akron) 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 44301? ▼
ZIP code 44301 in Akron, OH has a population of 15,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44301 is $51,321, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44301 is $104,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44301 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44301? ▼
ZIP code 44301 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 2,735 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44301 are: Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (25), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44301 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 51%. 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 44301? ▼
In ZIP code 44301, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 44301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44301 is 20.8 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 44301? ▼
In ZIP code 44301, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44301 is 21.3% 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.