| ZIP Code | 44301 |
|---|---|
| City | Akron |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Summit County |
| Area Code | 330 |
| Elevation | 1,008 ft |
| Latitude | 41.04349 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.524017 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 20.8% ▲ 108% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.4% ▲ 112% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 187 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,000 (35%) |
| Some College | 1,023 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 1,664 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 859 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,831 (21.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,134 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,400 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $990/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,859 |
| Vacant Units | 984 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,859 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 984 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 44301 is located in Akron, Ohio, within Summit County. With a population of 14,081, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 44301 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,134 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 44301 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $103,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $990 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (60.0%) and renters (40.0%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 44301 is majority White (52.38%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.8%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 44301 stands at 10.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 44301 in Akron, OH is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 14,081 residents, a median household income of $52,134, and a median home value of $103,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.