ZIP Code 44302
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Akron · Summit County · Ohio
- Population
- 5,524
- Median income
- $42,400
- Median home value
- $134,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.7%
- Land area
- 2.4 sq mi
2,272/sq mi
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
New York
ZIP code 44302 in Akron, Ohio has a population of 5,524. The median household income is $42,400, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $134,300, 52% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,524 residents, producing a population density of 2,272 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44302 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44302 sits at $42,400 (42% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $27,747. The poverty rate stands at 24.1% and the unemployment rate at 11.8%. On housing, the median home value is $134,300 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 46.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 44302 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44302.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44302?
41.1
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.0%
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?
$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
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?
3,063
Total Housing Units
2,843
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44302 vs 44303 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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