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Akron, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44320

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

19,937
790/sq mi
$41,241
Median income
$104,700
Median home value
18.2%
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.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
790
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44320 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to 19,937 residents across 25.3 square miles, a density of 790 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44320 reports a modest median household income of $41,241 (44% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $27,245. The poverty rate stands at 25.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. Housing costs here run $104,700 for a typical home value (47% below the state average), with rent averaging $948 a month; 53.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44320, plus 6 more within Summit County, give a clearer read than the 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 44320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44320.

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 44320, 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

19,937

Population

25.3

Area (sq mi)

790

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44320?

40.6

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 25.7%
African American 63.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$41,241

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$27,245

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44320 ranks nationally

Akron, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,241 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,298

Total Housing Units

8,254

Occupied Units

1,044

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.9%
Renter 46.1%

$104,700

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$948

Median Rent

1954

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44320 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 110
2021 +11.9% 123
2022 +15.2% 142
2023 +9.7% 156
2024 +8.2% 169

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 345 business establishments in ZIP 44320, employing approximately 6,626 people with a combined annual payroll of $395,264,000.

345

Businesses

6,626

Employees

$395.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 85 24.6%
Retail trade 46 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 40 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 24 7.0%
Construction 22 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.3%
Wholesale trade 14 4.1%
Finance and insurance 14 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 3.5%
Educational services 9 2.6%
Manufacturing 6 1.7%
Utilities 4 1.2%
Information 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 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 44320 vs 44307 →

ZIP 44320 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 44320 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 44320 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 44320 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
44307 Akron, OH 7,643 2.0 mi
44302 Akron, OH 5,524 2.4 mi
44314 Akron, OH 18,825 2.9 mi
44308 Akron, OH 1,392 3.5 mi
44303 Akron, OH 7,700 3.0 mi
44313 Akron, OH 24,935 3.9 mi
44311 Akron, OH 8,782 3.4 mi
44304 Akron, OH 5,916 3.9 mi
44321 Akron, OH 15,200 3.8 mi
44301 Akron, OH 15,340 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 44320 in? ▼
ZIP code 44320 (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 44320? ▼
ZIP code 44320 in Akron, OH has a population of 19,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44320? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44320 is $41,241, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44320? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44320 is $104,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44320? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44320 is African American at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44320? ▼
ZIP code 44320 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 6,626 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44320? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44320 are: Health care and social assistance (85), Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44320? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44320 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 44320? ▼
In ZIP code 44320, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 44320? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44320 is 21.6 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 44320? ▼
In ZIP code 44320, approximately 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44320? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44320 is 25.5% 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.