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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
$24,369
Median income
$68,800
Median home value
8.6%
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.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $15,733. Poverty here runs at 49.0%, with unemployment measured at 15.2%. Housing costs here run $68,800 for a typical home value (65% below the state average), with rent averaging $824 a month; 17.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Summit County, letting you compare 44311 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 44311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 44311 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,369 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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 44311 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 44311 ranks #6 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 44311 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 44311 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.