City

Akron, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Colorado

👥2,248Population
💰$62,619Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$209,100Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic11.2%
Black0.9%
Asian0.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (2.2%)
HS Graduate408 (26.7%)
Some College234 (15.3%)
Associates234 (15.3%)
Bachelors191 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree426 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College15.3%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,619 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$209,100 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,102/mo
Total Housing Units1,166
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Akron, CO

Akron is a city in Colorado, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,248 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Akron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,619 is below the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Akron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,102 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Akron is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.3%).

Akron, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Akron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80720 2,248 $62,619 $209,100 $1,102 2.4% 40.4% 71.1%