ZIP Code 44308

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Akron · Summit County · Ohio

Population
1,392

1,092/sq mi

Median income
$11,956

▼ 84% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.6%

Median age 26.6

Land area
1.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 44308 in Akron, Ohio has a population of 1,392. The median household income is $11,956, which is 84% below the national average. 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44308 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.3 square miles in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,392 residents, producing a population density of 1,092 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 44308 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44308 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,268 per month, and 4.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44308 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.6, 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 44308 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 44308

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,392

Population

1.3

Area (sq mi)

1,092

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Akron, OH

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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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