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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44312

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

31,919
644/sq mi
$65,480
Median income
$152,800
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Akron pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
644
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44312 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44312 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, with 31,919 residents across 49.6 square miles, a density of 644 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44312 reports a modest median household income of $65,480 (10% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,579. Poverty here runs at 10.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $152,800 (22% below the state average), median rent at $998 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 44312 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 44312

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44312.

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 44312, 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

31,919

Population

49.6

Area (sq mi)

644

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44312?

45.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$65,480

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$36,579

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44312 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,480 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

14,400

Total Housing Units

13,757

Occupied Units

643

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$152,800

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$998

Median Rent

1962

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

+14.6%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44312 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 117
2021 +12.8% 132
2022 +11.3% 147
2023 +5.0% 154
2024 +14.6% 176

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 673 business establishments in ZIP 44312, employing approximately 9,670 people with a combined annual payroll of $403,518,000.

673

Businesses

9,670

Employees

$403.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 122 18.1%
Accommodation and food services 96 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 85 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 80 11.9%
Construction 67 10.0%
Finance and insurance 39 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 5.0%
Manufacturing 31 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 26 3.9%
Wholesale trade 17 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 2.5%
Information 10 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%

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 44312 vs 44250 →

ZIP 44312 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 44312 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 44312 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 44312 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
44250 Lakemore, OH 1,253 0.4 mi
44306 Akron, OH 22,492 2.8 mi
44685 Uniontown, OH 27,556 3.9 mi
44305 Akron, OH 22,294 4.3 mi
44278 Tallmadge, OH 17,868 6.0 mi
44301 Akron, OH 15,340 4.8 mi
44260 Mogadore, OH 13,450 5.4 mi
44720 North Canton, OH 39,010 7.9 mi
44319 Akron, OH 22,686 5.2 mi
44262 Munroe Falls, OH 5,016 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Summit County

44203 standard
Barberton, OH
Pop: 41,248
44224 standard
Stow, OH
Pop: 38,742
44221 standard
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Pop: 29,587
44685 standard
Uniontown, OH
Pop: 27,556
44236 standard
Hudson, OH
Pop: 25,296
44313 standard
Akron, OH
Pop: 24,935

Related Areas

Summit County Akron, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44312 in? ▼
ZIP code 44312 (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 44312? ▼
ZIP code 44312 in Akron, OH has a population of 31,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44312? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44312 is $65,480, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44312? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44312 is $152,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44312? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44312 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44312? ▼
ZIP code 44312 has 673 business establishments employing approximately 9,670 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44312? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44312 are: Retail trade (122), Accommodation and food services (96), Other services (except public administration) (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44312? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44312 increased by 14.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 44312? ▼
In ZIP code 44312, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 44312? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44312 is 24.2 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 44312? ▼
In ZIP code 44312, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44312? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44312 is 10.0% 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.