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 High-density area
- $52,768
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.0%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44305 (Akron, OH) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 142.1 in 2023 to 152.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,386. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,700 (49% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $948; owner occupancy is 57.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Summit County, so 44305 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 44305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$27,386
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44305 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)
$52,768 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
10,328housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 44312
Akron (44312)
31,919 residents
- 44221
Cuyahoga Falls (44221)
29,587 residents
- 44310
Akron (44310)
22,786 residents
- 44306
Akron (44306)
22,492 residents
- 44305
Akron (44305)
22,294 residents
- 44278
Tallmadge (44278)
17,868 residents
- 44311 8,782
Akron (44311)
8,782 residents
- 44304 5,916
Akron (44304)
5,916 residents
- 44262 5,016
Munroe Falls (44262)
5,016 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44305 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44278
Tallmadge (44278)
$90,120 median income
- 44262
Munroe Falls (44262)
$81,214 median income
- 44250
Lakemore (44250)
$66,328 median income
- 44312
Akron (44312)
$65,480 median income
- 44221
Cuyahoga Falls (44221)
$63,342 median income
- 44305
Akron (44305)
$52,768 median income
- 44304
Akron (44304)
$41,763 median income
- 44306
Akron (44306)
$41,688 median income
- 44310
Akron (44310)
$41,066 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44305, 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 (22,294 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 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.
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