Akron, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44321
Summit County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,200
- 387/sq mi High-density area
- $119,178
- Median income Above-median income area
- $363,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Akron pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 387
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44321 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44321 (Akron, OH) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.4 in 2023 to 179.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44321 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, home to 15,200 residents across 39.3 square miles, a density of 387 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44321 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,178 (63% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,106. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $363,700 (84% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 74.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,444.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Summit County, so 44321 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 44321
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44321.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
28 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44321, 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
15,200
Population
39.3
Area (sq mi)
387
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44321?
41.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
11.8%
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?
$119,178
Median Household Income
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$63,106
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44321 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Akron, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$119,178 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,723housing units
6,723
Total Housing Units
6,415
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,700
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$1,444
Median Rent
1994
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44321 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 127 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 142 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 161 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 174 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 179 |
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 331 business establishments in ZIP 44321, employing approximately 5,097 people with a combined annual payroll of $256,542,000.
331
Businesses
5,097
Employees
$256.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 29 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.7% |
| Information | 7 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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 44321 vs 44333 →
ZIP 44321 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44203
Barberton (44203)
41,248 residents
- 44281
Wadsworth (44281)
29,954 residents
- 44313
Akron (44313)
24,935 residents
- 44320
Akron (44320)
19,937 residents
- 44333
Akron (44333)
18,763 residents
- 44321 15,200
Akron (44321)
15,200 residents
- 44303 7,700
Akron (44303)
7,700 residents
- 44307 7,643
Akron (44307)
7,643 residents
- 44286 6,109
Richfield (44286)
6,109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44321 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44321 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44333
Akron (44333)
$131,821 median income
- 44321
Akron (44321)
$119,178 median income
- 44286
Richfield (44286)
$112,778 median income
- 44281
Wadsworth (44281)
$89,131 median income
- 44313
Akron (44313)
$75,671 median income
- 44303
Akron (44303)
$69,743 median income
- 44203
Barberton (44203)
$63,759 median income
- 44302 $42,400
Akron (44302)
$42,400 median income
- 44320 $41,241
Akron (44320)
$41,241 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44321 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44333 | Akron, OH | 18,763 | 4.5 mi |
| 44274 | Sharon Center, OH | 225 | 4.2 mi |
| 44320 | Akron, OH | 19,937 | 3.8 mi |
| 44203 | Barberton, OH | 41,248 | 5.5 mi |
| 44303 | Akron, OH | 7,700 | 6.0 mi |
| 44313 | Akron, OH | 24,935 | 5.1 mi |
| 44302 | Akron, OH | 5,524 | 5.9 mi |
| 44281 | Wadsworth, OH | 29,954 | 5.3 mi |
| 44307 | Akron, OH | 7,643 | 5.8 mi |
| 44286 | Richfield, OH | 6,109 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44321, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,200 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44321 in?
ZIP code 44321 (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 44321?
ZIP code 44321 in Akron, OH has a population of 15,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44321?
The median household income in ZIP 44321 is $119,178, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44321?
The median home value in ZIP 44321 is $363,700, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44321?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44321 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44321?
ZIP code 44321 has 331 business establishments employing approximately 5,097 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44321?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44321 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (54), Accommodation and food services (31), Construction (29). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44321?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44321 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 44321?
In ZIP code 44321, 78.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% 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 44321?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44321 is 21.9 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 44321?
In ZIP code 44321, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44321?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44321 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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