44303 ZIP Code — Akron, OH
Summit County, Ohio
ZIP code 44303 is located in Akron, Ohio, within Summit County. It covers approximately 2.11 square miles and serves a population of 7,755 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.
About ZIP code 44303
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $70,583.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
7,755
population
2.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44303 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44303
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44303. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Akron | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44302 Akron (0.9 mi)
44317 Akron (1.8 mi)
44398 Akron (1.8 mi)
44328 Akron (1.8 mi)
44326 Akron (1.8 mi)
44315 Akron (1.8 mi)
44396 Akron (1.8 mi)
44316 Akron (1.8 mi)
44304 Akron (1.8 mi)
44308 Akron (1.9 mi)
44310 Akron (2 mi)
44307 Akron (2.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,755 |
| Population density | 3,675 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1040 |
| Longitude | -81.5365 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 330/234 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 43.6% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 31.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 18.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
7,755
Population
3,675
People per sq mi
44.5
Median age
$70,583
Median household income
$46,266
Per capita income
$198,400
Median home value
$864
Median monthly rent
50.2%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
2,345
Housing units
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
226
Under 5
220
143
5–9
140
106
10–14
103
173
15–19
169
172
20–24
168
632
25–34
615
538
35–44
523
476
45–54
464
254
55–59
248
248
60–64
241
442
65–74
431
310
75–84
302
208
85+
203
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,119 | 14.4% |
| 18 and over | 6,636 | 85.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,896 | 24.4% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.8%
Black or African American
16.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,917 | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,281 | 16.4% |
| Two or more races | 300 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 222 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 43.6% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 31.9% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 18.9% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
13.4%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $70,583 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
20.9%
$200k–$300k
21.2%
$300k–$500k
20.6%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,400 |
| Median rent / month | $864 |
| Owner occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter occupied | 49.8% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 50.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 23.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 8.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.4% |
| Electricity | 14.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,176 | 29.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 409 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,101 | 28.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,242 | 31.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 629 | 16.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,177 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.0% | 40.0% |
| Married | 38.6% | 33.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
16.4%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
4.2%
Bachelor's degree
33.1%
Graduate / professional
22.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 32 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 440 | 31.7% |
| High school | 262 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 549 | 39.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Professional & management
15.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Other services
6.8%
Retail trade
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Information
4.6%
Construction
2.4%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.1% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 12.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.9% |
| Government | 8.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.0% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 14.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
20.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 264 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.6% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,309 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 122 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 107 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,391 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 7,275 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 5,201 | 67.1% |
| Foreign born | 116 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 364 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 279 | 76.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 929 | 12% |
| Italian | 868 | 11.2% |
| Irish | 254 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 234 | 3% |
| Norwegian | 98 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 97 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 39 | 0.5% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.7% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44303
What city is ZIP code 44303 in?
ZIP code 44303 is primarily assigned to Akron, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44303 in?
ZIP code 44303 falls within Summit County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 44303?
56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44303?
15% of residents in ZIP code 44303 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 44303?
ZIP code 44303 has an estimated population of 7,755 residents, with a density of 3,682 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44303?
The median home value in ZIP code 44303 is $198,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 44303 in?
ZIP code 44303 observes the EST timezone.