Akron, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44311
Summit County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,782
- 1,776/sq mi High-density area
- $24,369
- Median income Below-median income area
- $68,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,776
- people per sq mi
- 17%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44311 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 44311 (Akron, OH) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 44311 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to 8,782 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 1,776 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44311 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,369 (67% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,733. Economic pressure is pronounced: 49.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $68,800 (65% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $824; owner occupancy is 17.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.5, 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 44311 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 44311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44311.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
26 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 44311, 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
8,782
Population
4.9
Area (sq mi)
1,776
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44311?
24.5
Median Age
55.8%
Male
44.2%
Female
4.0%
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?
$24,369
Median Household Income
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$15,733
Per Capita Income
49.0%
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44311 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)
$24,369 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,452housing units
3,452
Total Housing Units
2,792
Occupied Units
660
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$68,800
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 304 business establishments in ZIP 44311, employing approximately 6,422 people with a combined annual payroll of $443,394,000.
304
Businesses
6,422
Employees
$443.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 20.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Information | 8 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 44311 vs 44308 →
ZIP 44311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44310
Akron (44310)
22,786 residents
- 44306
Akron (44306)
22,492 residents
- 44305
Akron (44305)
22,294 residents
- 44314
Akron (44314)
18,825 residents
- 44301
Akron (44301)
15,340 residents
- 44311 8,782
Akron (44311)
8,782 residents
- 44303 7,700
Akron (44303)
7,700 residents
- 44307 7,643
Akron (44307)
7,643 residents
- 44304 5,916
Akron (44304)
5,916 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44311 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44303
Akron (44303)
$69,743 median income
- 44305
Akron (44305)
$52,768 median income
- 44301
Akron (44301)
$51,321 median income
- 44314
Akron (44314)
$47,468 median income
- 44302
Akron (44302)
$42,400 median income
- 44304
Akron (44304)
$41,763 median income
- 44306
Akron (44306)
$41,688 median income
- 44310
Akron (44310)
$41,066 median income
- 44307 $27,697
Akron (44307)
$27,697 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44311 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44308 | Akron, OH | 1,392 | 1.2 mi |
| 44301 | Akron, OH | 15,340 | 1.4 mi |
| 44307 | Akron, OH | 7,643 | 1.4 mi |
| 44304 | Akron, OH | 5,916 | 1.5 mi |
| 44302 | Akron, OH | 5,524 | 2.0 mi |
| 44303 | Akron, OH | 7,700 | 2.9 mi |
| 44314 | Akron, OH | 18,825 | 2.6 mi |
| 44306 | Akron, OH | 22,492 | 2.6 mi |
| 44310 | Akron, OH | 22,786 | 3.2 mi |
| 44305 | Akron, OH | 22,294 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44311, 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 (8,782 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 44311 in?
ZIP code 44311 (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 44311?
ZIP code 44311 in Akron, OH has a population of 8,782 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44311?
The median household income in ZIP 44311 is $24,369, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44311?
The median home value in ZIP 44311 is $68,800, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44311 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44311?
ZIP code 44311 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 6,422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44311 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (61), Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44311?
In ZIP code 44311, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 44311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44311 is 22.3 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 44311?
In ZIP code 44311, approximately 17.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44311 is 49.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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