ZIP Code 44314
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Akron · Summit County · Ohio
- Population
- 18,825
- Median income
- $47,468
- Median home value
- $88,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.4%
- Land area
- 11.4 sq mi
1,658/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 68% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
New York
ZIP code 44314 in Akron, Ohio has a population of 18,825. The median household income is $47,468, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $88,400, 68% below the US average. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44314 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.4 square miles in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. The area is home to 18,825 residents, producing a population density of 1,658 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 44314 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44314 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 44314 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 44314
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44314.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44314?
37.9
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
3.8%
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?
$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
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?
8,931
Total Housing Units
7,923
Occupied Units
1,008
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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