ZIP Code 44311

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Source:

Akron · Summit County · Ohio

Population
8,782

1,776/sq mi

Median income
$24,369

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$68,800

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.6%

Median age 24.5

Land area
4.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 44311 in Akron, Ohio has a population of 8,782. The median household income is $24,369, which is 68% below the national average. Median home value is $68,800, 75% below the US average. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44311 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.9 square miles in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. The area is home to 8,782 residents, producing a population density of 1,776 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 44311 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44311 sits at $24,369 (67% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $15,733. The poverty rate stands at 49.0% and the unemployment rate at 15.2%. On housing, the median home value is $68,800 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $824 per month, and 17.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44311 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 44311 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 44311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44311.

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 44311, 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

8,782

Population

4.9

Area (sq mi)

1,776

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44311?

24.5

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.6%
African American 30.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$24,369

Median Household Income

-67% vs state

$15,733

Per Capita Income

49.0%

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,452

Total Housing Units

2,792

Occupied Units

660

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 17.0%
Renter 83.0%

$68,800

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$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 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

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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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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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