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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44310

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

22,786
1,465/sq mi
$41,066
Median income
$99,400
Median home value
14.9%
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.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,465
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44310 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44310 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, with 22,786 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 1,465 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44310 reports a modest median household income of $41,066 (44% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $22,641. 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $99,400 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $980 per month, and 39.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44310, 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 44310

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44310.

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 44310, 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

22,786

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

1,465

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44310?

33.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

27.5%

Foreign-Born

White 40.3%
African American 22.7%
Asian 22.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$41,066

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$22,641

Per Capita Income

31.9%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44310 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,066 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,272

Total Housing Units

10,367

Occupied Units

905

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.3%
Renter 60.7%

$99,400

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$980

Median Rent

1952

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44310 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 105
2021 +17.1% 123
2022 +13.6% 140
2023 +5.3% 147
2024 +7.6% 158

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 470 business establishments in ZIP 44310, employing approximately 10,356 people with a combined annual payroll of $553,599,000.

470

Businesses

10,356

Employees

$553.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 56 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 55 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 45 9.6%
Manufacturing 39 8.3%
Construction 34 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.5%
Wholesale trade 20 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.8%
Finance and insurance 17 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.7%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Information 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%

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 44310 vs 44304 →

ZIP 44310 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 44310 ranks #2 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 44310 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 44310 ranks #8 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 1.7 mi
44303 Akron, OH 7,700 2.1 mi
44308 Akron, OH 1,392 2.0 mi
44221 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 29,587 2.5 mi
44302 Akron, OH 5,524 2.5 mi
44311 Akron, OH 8,782 3.2 mi
44305 Akron, OH 22,294 2.8 mi
44278 Tallmadge, OH 17,868 3.9 mi
44306 Akron, OH 22,492 4.7 mi
44307 Akron, OH 7,643 3.6 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 44310 in? ▼
ZIP code 44310 (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 44310? ▼
ZIP code 44310 in Akron, OH has a population of 22,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44310? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44310 is $41,066, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44310? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44310 is $99,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44310? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44310 is White at 40.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44310? ▼
ZIP code 44310 has 470 business establishments employing approximately 10,356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44310? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44310 are: Retail trade (91), Other services (except public administration) (56), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44310? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44310 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 44310? ▼
In ZIP code 44310, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 44310? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44310 is 23.6 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 44310? ▼
In ZIP code 44310, approximately 39.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44310? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44310 is 31.9% 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.