| ZIP Code | 44321 |
|---|---|
| City | Akron |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Summit County |
| Area Code | 234/330 |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft |
| Latitude | 41.100689 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.647946 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.9% ▲ 73% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 64 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,902 (18.3%) |
| Some College | 450 (4.3%) |
| Associates | 1,022 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 772 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,177 (59.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,282 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $320,400 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,423/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,597 |
| Vacant Units | 258 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,597 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 258 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 44321 is located in Akron, Ohio, within Summit County. With a population of 15,743, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 44321 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,282 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 44321 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $320,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,423 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 44321 is primarily White (73.33%). Residents are highly educated — 66.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 44321 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 44321 in Akron, OH is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,743 residents, a median household income of $119,282, and a median home value of $320,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.