ZIP Code 44321
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Akron · Summit County · Ohio
- Population
- 15,200
- Median income
- $119,178
- Median home value
- $363,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.1%
- Land area
- 39.3 sq mi
387/sq mi
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.9
New York
ZIP code 44321 in Akron, Ohio has a population of 15,200. The median household income is $119,178, which is 56% above the national average. Median home value is $363,700, 31% above the US average. 63.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44321 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.3 square miles in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. The area is home to 15,200 residents, producing a population density of 387 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 44321 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44321 sits at $119,178 (63% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $63,106. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $363,700 (84% above the state average) with median rent at $1,444 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44321 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, 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 44321 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 44321
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$63,106
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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