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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44307

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

7,643
1,536/sq mi
$27,697
Median income
$85,500
Median home value
10.5%
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, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,536
people per sq mi
28%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44307 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44307 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to 7,643 residents across 5.0 square miles, a density of 1,536 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44307 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,697 (62% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $18,840. Poverty here runs at 39.5%, with unemployment measured at 10.5%. The typical home here is valued at $85,500 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $811 monthly, and 27.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 44307 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 44307

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44307.

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 44307, 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

7,643

Population

5.0

Area (sq mi)

1,536

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44307?

35.1

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 13.7%
African American 77.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$27,697

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$18,840

Per Capita Income

39.5%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44307 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,697 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,671

Total Housing Units

3,219

Occupied Units

452

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.9%
Renter 72.1%

$85,500

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 44307, employing approximately 6,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $448,873,000.

96

Businesses

6,322

Employees

$448.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 25 26.0%
Other services (except public administration) 20 20.8%
Retail trade 13 13.5%
Construction 7 7.3%
Manufacturing 7 7.3%
Wholesale trade 5 5.2%
Information 4 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.1%

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 44307 vs 44302 →

ZIP 44307 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 44307 ranks #8 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 44307 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 44307 ranks #9 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 1.4 mi
44311 Akron, OH 8,782 1.4 mi
44308 Akron, OH 1,392 1.7 mi
44314 Akron, OH 18,825 2.2 mi
44303 Akron, OH 7,700 2.4 mi
44320 Akron, OH 19,937 2.0 mi
44301 Akron, OH 15,340 2.2 mi
44304 Akron, OH 5,916 2.2 mi
44313 Akron, OH 24,935 4.4 mi
44310 Akron, OH 22,786 3.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Summit County

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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 44307 in? ▼
ZIP code 44307 (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 44307? ▼
ZIP code 44307 in Akron, OH has a population of 7,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44307? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44307 is $27,697, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44307? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44307 is $85,500, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44307? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44307 is African American at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44307? ▼
ZIP code 44307 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 6,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44307? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44307 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Other services (except public administration) (20), Retail trade (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44307? ▼
In ZIP code 44307, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44307? ▼
In ZIP code 44307, approximately 27.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44307? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44307 is 39.5% 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.