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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44314

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

18,825
1,658/sq mi
$47,468
Median income
$88,400
Median home value
12.4%
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, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,658
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44314 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44314 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to 18,825 residents across 11.4 square miles, a density of 1,658 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44314 reports a modest median household income of $47,468 (35% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,497. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $88,400 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $967 per month, and 52.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 44314 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 44314

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44314.

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 44314, 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

18,825

Population

11.4

Area (sq mi)

1,658

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44314?

37.9

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 64.3%
African American 18.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$47,468

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$26,497

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44314 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,468 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,931

Total Housing Units

7,923

Occupied Units

1,008

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.0%
Renter 48.0%

$88,400

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$967

Median Rent

1950

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

+19.6%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44314 have increased 19.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 95
2021 +20.3% 115
2022 +15.5% 132
2023 +4.0% 138
2024 +19.6% 165

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 218 business establishments in ZIP 44314, employing approximately 3,301 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,915,000.

218

Businesses

3,301

Employees

$139.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 40 18.4%
Retail trade 37 17.0%
Manufacturing 21 9.6%
Construction 20 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 16 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 6.0%
Wholesale trade 12 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.7%
Information 4 1.8%
Finance and insurance 3 1.4%
Educational services 3 1.4%

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 44314 vs 44301 →

ZIP 44314 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 44314 ranks #5 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 44314 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 44314 ranks #5 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
44301 Akron, OH 15,340 1.8 mi
44307 Akron, OH 7,643 2.2 mi
44311 Akron, OH 8,782 2.6 mi
44320 Akron, OH 19,937 2.9 mi
44302 Akron, OH 5,524 3.5 mi
44306 Akron, OH 22,492 3.9 mi
44308 Akron, OH 1,392 3.6 mi
44319 Akron, OH 22,686 4.2 mi
44303 Akron, OH 7,700 4.6 mi
44203 Barberton, OH 41,248 3.9 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 44314 in? ▼
ZIP code 44314 (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 44314? ▼
ZIP code 44314 in Akron, OH has a population of 18,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44314? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44314 is $47,468, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44314? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44314 is $88,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44314? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44314 is White at 64.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44314? ▼
ZIP code 44314 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 3,301 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44314? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44314 are: Other services (except public administration) (40), Retail trade (37), Manufacturing (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44314? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44314 increased by 19.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 44314? ▼
In ZIP code 44314, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 44314? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44314 is 20.4 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 44314? ▼
In ZIP code 44314, approximately 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44314? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44314 is 22.5% 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.