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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44302

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

5,524
2,272/sq mi
$42,400
Median income
$134,300
Median home value
23.7%
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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,272
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44302 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to 5,524 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 2,272 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44302 reports a modest median household income of $42,400 (42% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $27,747. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.8%. Median home value sits at $134,300 (32% below the state average), median rent at $814 a month, and owner-occupancy at 46.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 44302 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Summit County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 44302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44302.

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 44302, 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

5,524

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

2,272

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44302?

41.1

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 49.4%
African American 34.3%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$42,400

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$27,747

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44302 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,400 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,063

Total Housing Units

2,843

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.1%
Renter 53.9%

$134,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$814

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44302 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +13.9% 141
2021 +7.5% 152
2022 +14.2% 173
2023 +11.4% 193
2024 +2.8% 198

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 65 business establishments in ZIP 44302, employing approximately 670 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,972,000.

65

Businesses

670

Employees

$38.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 18 27.7%
Retail trade 14 21.5%
Construction 8 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.2%

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 44302 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 44302 ranks #0 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 44302 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 44302 ranks #5 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
44303 Akron, OH 7,700 1.0 mi
44307 Akron, OH 7,643 1.4 mi
44308 Akron, OH 1,392 1.3 mi
44304 Akron, OH 5,916 1.7 mi
44311 Akron, OH 8,782 2.0 mi
44320 Akron, OH 19,937 2.4 mi
44310 Akron, OH 22,786 2.5 mi
44301 Akron, OH 15,340 3.2 mi
44314 Akron, OH 18,825 3.5 mi
44313 Akron, OH 24,935 3.3 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 44302 in? ▼
ZIP code 44302 (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 44302? ▼
ZIP code 44302 in Akron, OH has a population of 5,524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44302? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44302 is $42,400, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44302? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44302 is $134,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44302? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44302 is White at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44302? ▼
ZIP code 44302 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 670 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44302? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44302 are: Health care and social assistance (18), Retail trade (14), Construction (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44302? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44302 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 44302? ▼
In ZIP code 44302, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 44302? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44302 is 20.7 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 44302? ▼
In ZIP code 44302, approximately 46.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44302? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44302 is 24.1% 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.