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 High-density area
- $51,321
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44301 (Akron, OH) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 143.2 in 2023 to 151.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,037. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,700 (47% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $1,004; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Summit County, so 44301 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 44301?
36.3
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$28,037
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44301 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Akron, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,321 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,800housing units
6,800
Total Housing Units
5,895
Occupied Units
905
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,700
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44301 vs 44311 →
ZIP 44301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44310
Akron (44310)
22,786 residents
- 44319
Akron (44319)
22,686 residents
- 44306
Akron (44306)
22,492 residents
- 44314
Akron (44314)
18,825 residents
- 44301
Akron (44301)
15,340 residents
- 44311 8,782
Akron (44311)
8,782 residents
- 44303 7,700
Akron (44303)
7,700 residents
- 44307 7,643
Akron (44307)
7,643 residents
- 44304 5,916
Akron (44304)
5,916 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44301 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44319
Akron (44319)
$79,221 median income
- 44303
Akron (44303)
$69,743 median income
- 44301
Akron (44301)
$51,321 median income
- 44314
Akron (44314)
$47,468 median income
- 44302
Akron (44302)
$42,400 median income
- 44304
Akron (44304)
$41,763 median income
- 44306
Akron (44306)
$41,688 median income
- 44310
Akron (44310)
$41,066 median income
- 44307 $27,697
Akron (44307)
$27,697 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44301, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,340 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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