ZIP Code 44305
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Akron · Summit County · Ohio
- Population
- 22,294
- Median income
- $52,768
- Median home value
- $99,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.0%
- Land area
- 16.9 sq mi
1,320/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
New York
ZIP code 44305 in Akron, Ohio has a population of 22,294. The median household income is $52,768, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $99,700, 64% below the US average. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44305 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.9 square miles in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. The area is home to 22,294 residents, producing a population density of 1,320 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 44305 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44305 sits at $52,768 (28% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $27,386. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $99,700 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $948 per month, and 57.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44305 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 44305 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 44305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44305.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
37 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 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 44305, 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
22,294
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
1,320
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44305?
38.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
3.8%
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?
$52,768
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$27,386
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 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?
10,328
Total Housing Units
9,240
Occupied Units
1,088
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,700
Median Home Value
-49% vs state
$948
Median Rent
1950
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
152
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+52%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44305 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +52% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 98 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 111 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 128 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 142 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 152 |
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 305 business establishments in ZIP 44305, employing approximately 5,506 people with a combined annual payroll of $321,276,000.
305
Businesses
5,506
Employees
$321.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 32 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.0% |
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 44305 vs 44304 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44304 | Akron, OH | 5,916 | 2.5 mi |
| 44306 | Akron, OH | 22,492 | 2.8 mi |
| 44308 | Akron, OH | 1,392 | 2.9 mi |
| 44278 | Tallmadge, OH | 17,868 | 2.7 mi |
| 44310 | Akron, OH | 22,786 | 2.8 mi |
| 44311 | Akron, OH | 8,782 | 3.2 mi |
| 44250 | Lakemore, OH | 1,253 | 4.0 mi |
| 44221 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 29,587 | 4.5 mi |
| 44312 | Akron, OH | 31,919 | 4.3 mi |
| 44262 | Munroe Falls, OH | 5,016 | 4.6 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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