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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44303

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

7,700
1,288/sq mi
$69,743
Median income
$236,200
Median home value
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Akron pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
1,288
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44303 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44303 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to 7,700 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 1,288 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44303 reports a modest median household income of $69,743 (4% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $46,065. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $236,200 (20% above the state average); renters pay a median of $929 monthly, and 51.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Summit County, letting you compare 44303 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44303

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44303.

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 44303, 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

7,700

Population

6.0

Area (sq mi)

1,288

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44303?

41.6

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 71.7%
African American 19.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$69,743

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$46,065

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44303 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,743 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,110

Total Housing Units

3,855

Occupied Units

255

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.2%
Renter 48.8%

$236,200

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$929

Median Rent

1945

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44303 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 125
2021 +11.6% 139
2022 +13.5% 158
2023 +5.9% 167
2024 +5.1% 176

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 44303, employing approximately 2,604 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,784,000.

188

Businesses

2,604

Employees

$120.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 16.5%
Health care and social assistance 24 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 23 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 19 10.1%
Retail trade 17 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 8.5%
Finance and insurance 13 6.9%
Construction 12 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.4%
Information 5 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.7%
Wholesale trade 3 1.6%
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 44303 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 44303 ranks #7 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 44303 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 44303 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
44302 Akron, OH 5,524 1.0 mi
44310 Akron, OH 22,786 2.1 mi
44308 Akron, OH 1,392 1.9 mi
44307 Akron, OH 7,643 2.4 mi
44304 Akron, OH 5,916 2.1 mi
44313 Akron, OH 24,935 2.4 mi
44311 Akron, OH 8,782 2.9 mi
44223 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 18,185 4.6 mi
44320 Akron, OH 19,937 3.0 mi
44301 Akron, OH 15,340 4.3 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 44303 in? ▼
ZIP code 44303 (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 44303? ▼
ZIP code 44303 in Akron, OH has a population of 7,700 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44303? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44303 is $69,743, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44303? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44303 is $236,200, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44303? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44303 is White at 71.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44303? ▼
ZIP code 44303 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 2,604 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44303? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44303 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Health care and social assistance (24), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44303? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44303 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 44303? ▼
In ZIP code 44303, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% 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 44303? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44303 is 22.6 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 44303? ▼
In ZIP code 44303, approximately 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44303? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44303 is 13.1% 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.