44302 ZIP Code — Akron, OH

Summit County, Ohio

ZIP code 44302 is located in Akron, Ohio, within Summit County. It covers approximately 0.90 square miles and serves a population of 5,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44302

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,300. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $44,500. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44302 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,043

population

0.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44302 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44302

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44302. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Akron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44303 Akron (0.9 mi) 44398 Akron (1.2 mi) 44317 Akron (1.2 mi) 44326 Akron (1.2 mi) 44396 Akron (1.2 mi) 44328 Akron (1.2 mi) 44315 Akron (1.2 mi) 44316 Akron (1.2 mi) 44307 Akron (1.3 mi) 44308 Akron (1.3 mi) 44304 Akron (1.5 mi) 44325 Akron (1.8 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	5,043
Population density	5,603 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	0.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0904
Longitude	-81.5387
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330/234

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,043

Population

5,603

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$44,500

Median household income

$26,978

Per capita income

$106,300

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

45.0%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,482

Housing units

27.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

148

132

5–9

148

118

10–14

133

15–19

20–24

336

25–34

378

446

35–44

503

457

45–54

516

158

55–59

178

158

60–64

179

213

65–74

241

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	910	18.0%
18 and over	4,133	82.0%
65 and over	590	11.7%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.3%

Black or African American 28.9%

Two or more races 7.2%

Asian 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,766	53.3%
Black or African American	1,502	28.9%
Two or more races	376	7.2%
Asian	260	5%
Hispanic or Latino	147	2.8%
Other race	139	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 17.0%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	17.0%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$44,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 39.5%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,300
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	45.0%
Renter occupied	55.0%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	56.7%
Large apartment buildings	16.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	72.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	22.6%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	32.6%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	7.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.6%
Electricity	20.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
No fuel used	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	751	29.1%
Cohabiting couple	65	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	738	28.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,030	39.9%
Households with children under 18	463	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	497	19.2%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.9%	36.0%
Married	41.2%	43.3%
Separated	1.6%	2.1%
Widowed	1.3%	1.1%
Divorced	11.0%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	6.5%
Kindergarten	73	7.3%
Elementary school	458	45.9%
High school	169	16.9%
College / grad school	233	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Professional & management 12.7%

Retail trade 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Other services 8.8%

Public administration 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Construction 3.8%

Information 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.1%
Carpool	20.4%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 31.7%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 46.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.1%
Retirement income	9.8%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	26.8%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	371	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	22.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,764	94.5%
Spanish	104	2.2%
Other Indo-European	20	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	64	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,646	92.1%
Born in same state	4,632	91.9%
Born in different state	3,649	72.4%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	397	7.9%
Not a US citizen	152	38.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	452	9%
Arab	253	5%
French	250	5%
Irish	50	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.4%
Dutch	13	0.3%
German	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.2%
Internet access	92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44302

What city is ZIP code 44302 in?

ZIP code 44302 is primarily assigned to Akron, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44302 in?

ZIP code 44302 falls within Summit County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44302?

24% of residents in ZIP code 44302 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 44302 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 44302 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44302?

The median home value in ZIP code 44302 is $106,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44302?

The median household income in ZIP code 44302 is $44,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44302 in?

ZIP code 44302 observes the EST timezone.