City

Akron, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  New York

👥9,122Population
💰$73,786Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$221,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,758 (27.9%)
Some College992 (15.7%)
Associates887 (14.1%)
Bachelors908 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree1,720 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College15.7%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,786 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$221,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units4,477
Vacant Units483

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Akron, NY

Akron is a city in New York, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,122 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Akron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,786 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Akron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Akron is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.36%).

Akron, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Akron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14001 9,122 $73,786 $221,000 $744 4.4% 41.7% 79.5%