Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 47% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,734 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 54,641 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 20,022 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 27,014 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 15,240 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 50,799 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,797 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $156,446 ▼ 44% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,004/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 126,619 |
| Vacant Units | 11,368 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Akron is a city in Ohio, located in Summit County. The city spans 27 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 263,720 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.67 years.
Economically, Akron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,797 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Akron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,446, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,004 per month.
The population of Akron is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.5%).
Akron, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 27 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44301 | 14,081 | $52,134 | $103,400 | $990 | 10.4% | 31.4% | 60.0% |
| 44302 | 5,302 | $45,323 | $112,200 | $758 | 8.9% | 36.2% | 43.6% |
| 44303 | 7,721 | $72,045 | $213,600 | $896 | 6.5% | 56.7% | 52.5% |
| 44304 | 3,669 | $35,946 | $70,500 | $958 | 7.3% | 47.7% | 6.9% |
| 44305 | 20,570 | $55,909 | $89,900 | $974 | 6.1% | 28.3% | 56.1% |
| 44306 | 20,986 | $41,105 | $77,500 | $901 | 14.4% | 20.4% | 45.9% |
| 44307 | 6,336 | $28,802 | $75,700 | $802 | 13.9% | 27.2% | 33.4% |
| 44308 | 1,261 | $15,473 | $433,300 | $733 | 8.0% | 41.0% | 4.2% |
| 44310 | 24,420 | $38,912 | $91,400 | $925 | 9.8% | 24.5% | 39.3% |
| 44311 | 7,580 | $23,857 | $64,000 | $790 | 14.3% | 20.3% | 13.3% |
| 44312 | 30,739 | $64,542 | $142,100 | $994 | 6.2% | 28.9% | 74.8% |
| 44313 | 27,680 | $76,404 | $216,200 | $1,041 | 3.3% | 57.4% | 59.9% |
| 44314 | 17,292 | $47,358 | $83,000 | $924 | 7.8% | 21.6% | 53.5% |
| 44319 | 21,469 | $74,781 | $188,400 | $1,081 | 5.5% | 39.8% | 74.4% |
| 44320 | 18,134 | $40,013 | $102,600 | $915 | 7.0% | 28.0% | 55.7% |
| 44321 | 15,743 | $119,282 | $320,400 | $1,423 | 1.6% | 66.9% | 77.2% |
| 44333 | 19,884 | $119,313 | $362,600 | $1,232 | 2.9% | 69.5% | 84.1% |