Akron, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44304
Summit County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,916
- 1,515/sq mi High-density area
- $41,763
- Median income Below-median income area
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Akron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1,515
- people per sq mi
- 8%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44304 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44304 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to 5,916 residents across 3.9 square miles, a density of 1,515 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44304 reports a modest median household income of $41,763 (43% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,807. The poverty rate is 42.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Summit County, so 44304 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 44304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44304.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade 16
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 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 44304, 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
5,916
Population
3.9
Area (sq mi)
1,515
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44304?
23.5
Median Age
58.6%
Male
41.5%
Female
14.7%
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?
$41,763
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$17,807
Per Capita Income
42.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44304 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)
$41,763 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
1,695housing units
1,695
Total Housing Units
1,379
Occupied Units
316
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$917
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 159 business establishments in ZIP 44304, employing approximately 5,534 people with a combined annual payroll of $373,374,000.
159
Businesses
5,534
Employees
$373.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 28.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 6 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 44304 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
- 44306
Akron (44306)
22,492 residents
- 44305
Akron (44305)
22,294 residents
- 44320
Akron (44320)
19,937 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 44304 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44304 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44303
Akron (44303)
$69,743 median income
- 44305
Akron (44305)
$52,768 median income
- 44301
Akron (44301)
$51,321 median income
- 44302
Akron (44302)
$42,400 median income
- 44304
Akron (44304)
$41,763 median income
- 44306
Akron (44306)
$41,688 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 44304 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44308 | Akron, OH | 1,392 | 0.5 mi |
| 44311 | Akron, OH | 8,782 | 1.5 mi |
| 44310 | Akron, OH | 22,786 | 1.7 mi |
| 44302 | Akron, OH | 5,524 | 1.7 mi |
| 44303 | Akron, OH | 7,700 | 2.1 mi |
| 44307 | Akron, OH | 7,643 | 2.2 mi |
| 44305 | Akron, OH | 22,294 | 2.5 mi |
| 44301 | Akron, OH | 15,340 | 2.8 mi |
| 44306 | Akron, OH | 22,492 | 3.3 mi |
| 44320 | Akron, OH | 19,937 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44304, 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 (5,916 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 44304 in?
ZIP code 44304 (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 44304?
ZIP code 44304 in Akron, OH has a population of 5,916 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44304?
The median household income in ZIP 44304 is $41,763, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44304?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44304 is White at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44304?
ZIP code 44304 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 5,534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44304?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44304 are: Health care and social assistance (46), Accommodation and food services (23), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44304?
In ZIP code 44304, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 44304?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44304 is 18.3 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 44304?
In ZIP code 44304, approximately 7.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 92.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44304?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44304 is 42.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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