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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44308

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

1,392
1,092/sq mi
$11,956
Median income
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Akron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1,092
people per sq mi
5%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44308 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44308 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to just 1,392 residents across 1.3 square miles, a density of 1,092 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44308 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $11,956 (84% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $19,816. The poverty rate stands at 70.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging $1,268 a month; 4.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Summit County, letting you compare 44308 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44308

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44308.

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 44308, 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

1,392

Population

1.3

Area (sq mi)

1,092

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44308?

26.6

Median Age

62.8%

Male

37.2%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 58.2%
African American 21.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$11,956

Median Household Income

-84% vs state

$19,816

Per Capita Income

70.9%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44308 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$11,956 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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

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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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

484

Total Housing Units

439

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

1.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 4.6%
Renter 95.4%

$1,268

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 326 business establishments in ZIP 44308, employing approximately 11,074 people with a combined annual payroll of $983,903,000.

326

Businesses

11,074

Employees

$983.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 107 32.8%
Other services (except public administration) 41 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 30 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 30 9.2%
Finance and insurance 27 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.7%
Information 9 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.8%
Manufacturing 8 2.5%
Retail trade 8 2.5%
Construction 5 1.5%
Wholesale trade 5 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.2%

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 44308 vs 44304 →

ZIP 44308 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 44308 ranks #0 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 44308 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 44308 ranks #null 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 0.5 mi
44311 Akron, OH 8,782 1.2 mi
44302 Akron, OH 5,524 1.3 mi
44307 Akron, OH 7,643 1.7 mi
44303 Akron, OH 7,700 1.9 mi
44310 Akron, OH 22,786 2.0 mi
44301 Akron, OH 15,340 2.6 mi
44305 Akron, OH 22,294 2.9 mi
44320 Akron, OH 19,937 3.5 mi
44306 Akron, OH 22,492 3.4 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 44308 in? ▼
ZIP code 44308 (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 44308? ▼
ZIP code 44308 in Akron, OH has a population of 1,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44308? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44308 is $11,956, which is 84% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44308? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44308 is White at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44308? ▼
ZIP code 44308 has 326 business establishments employing approximately 11,074 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44308? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44308 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (107), Other services (except public administration) (41), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44308? ▼
In ZIP code 44308, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 44308? ▼
In ZIP code 44308, approximately 4.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 95.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44308? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44308 is 70.9% 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.