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 High-density area
- $42,400
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.7%
- 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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44302 (Akron, OH) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.1 in 2023 to 198.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,747. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,300 (32% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Summit County, so 44302 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 44302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$27,747
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44302 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)
$42,400 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,063housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 44313
Akron (44313)
24,935 residents
- 44310
Akron (44310)
22,786 residents
- 44320
Akron (44320)
19,937 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 44302 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44313
Akron (44313)
$75,671 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
- 44320
Akron (44320)
$41,241 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 44302 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44302, 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 (5,524 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 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.
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