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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44305

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

22,294
1,320/sq mi
$52,768
Median income
$99,700
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Akron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,320
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44305 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, with 22,294 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 1,320 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44305 reports a modest median household income of $52,768 (28% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $27,386. Local economic indicators show a 20.0% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $99,700 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $948 monthly, and 57.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44305, plus 6 more within Summit County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 44305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44305.

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 44305, 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

22,294

Population

16.9

Area (sq mi)

1,320

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44305?

38.3

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 59.9%
African American 23.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

How ZIP 44305 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,768 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

Owner 57.3%
Renter 42.7%

$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 44305 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 44305 ranks #5 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 44305 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 44305 ranks #6 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
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

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 44305 in? ▼
ZIP code 44305 (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 44305? ▼
ZIP code 44305 in Akron, OH has a population of 22,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44305 is $52,768, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44305 is $99,700, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44305 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44305? ▼
ZIP code 44305 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 5,506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44305 are: Other services (except public administration) (39), Wholesale trade (37), Manufacturing (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44305? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44305 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 52%. 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 44305? ▼
In ZIP code 44305, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 44305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44305 is 22.0 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 44305? ▼
In ZIP code 44305, approximately 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44305 is 20.0% 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.