ZIP Code 44320
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Akron · Summit County · Ohio
- Population
- 19,937
- Median income
- $41,241
- Median home value
- $104,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.2%
- Land area
- 25.3 sq mi
790/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 62% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
New York
ZIP code 44320 in Akron, Ohio has a population of 19,937. The median household income is $41,241, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $104,700, 62% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44320 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.3 square miles in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. The area is home to 19,937 residents, producing a population density of 790 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 44320 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44320 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $104,700 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $948 per month, and 53.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44320 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summit County, so you can benchmark 44320 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 44320
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44320.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 28
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 24
Accommodation and food services
24 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 44320, 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
19,937
Population
25.3
Area (sq mi)
790
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44320?
40.6
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
2.1%
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?
$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
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?
9,298
Total Housing Units
8,254
Occupied Units
1,044
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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