44304 ZIP Code — Akron, OH

Summit County, Ohio

ZIP code 44304 is located in Akron, Ohio, within Summit County. It covers approximately 1.32 square miles and serves a population of 3,592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44304

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,700. Renters make up the majority at 94%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $31,311. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%), poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44304 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,592

population

1.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44304 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44304

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44304. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Akron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44308 Akron (0.6 mi) 44326 Akron (0.6 mi) 44328 Akron (0.6 mi) 44315 Akron (0.6 mi) 44396 Akron (0.6 mi) 44398 Akron (0.6 mi) 44316 Akron (0.6 mi) 44317 Akron (0.6 mi) 44325 Akron (0.9 mi) 44310 Akron (1.5 mi) 44302 Akron (1.5 mi) 44311 Akron (1.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,592
Population density	2,721 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	1.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0864
Longitude	-81.5101
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	87.2%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	9.6%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	5.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,592

Population

2,721

People per sq mi

23.7

Median age

$31,311

Median household income

$16,466

Per capita income

$56,700

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

6.2%

Home ownership

44.7%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

425

Housing units

35.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

418

15–19

234

603

20–24

338

466

25–34

260

152

35–44

223

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	370	10.3%
18 and over	3,222	89.7%
65 and over	281	7.8%
Median age	23.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.5%

Black or African American 22.2%

Asian 13.3%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,924	52.5%
Black or African American	814	22.2%
Asian	488	13.3%
Two or more races	343	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	75	2%
Other race	22	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	87.2%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	9.6%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	5.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 19.1%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.1%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
Median income	$31,311

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.0%

$50k–$100k 46.3%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,700
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	6.2%
Renter occupied	93.8%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	19.5%
Large apartment buildings	42.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	27.3%
2 bedrooms	38.9%
3 bedrooms	15.7%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.9%
1 vehicle	46.8%
2 vehicles	15.1%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.6%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	10.4%
Cohabiting couple	45	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	780	60.8%
Female householder, no spouse	324	25.3%
Households with children under 18	167	13.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	9.1%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	78.7%	69.7%
Married	10.7%	14.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.5%
Widowed	0.2%	5.0%
Divorced	10.0%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 19.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	35.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	0.3%
Elementary school	173	9.0%
High school	136	7.1%
College / grad school	1,597	83.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 27.0%

Professional & management 16.1%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Retail trade 6.3%

Other services 2.7%

Construction 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Public administration 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.7%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	0.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.1%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	6.8%
Walk	18.5%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 44.7%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 47.4%

Married-couple families 14.9%

Female-led households 51.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.1%
Retirement income	7.4%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	8.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	20.1%
High cholesterol	13.0%
Diabetes	6.1%
Heart disease	3.1%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	11.6%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	1.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	30.0%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	25.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	67.4%
Teeth loss	30.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	62.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,527	98.2%
Spanish	309	8.8%
Other Indo-European	36	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	1.0%
Other languages	211	6.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,077	85.7%
Born in same state	3,067	85.4%
Born in different state	2,360	65.7%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	515	14.3%
Not a US citizen	16	3.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	173	4.8%
French	120	3.3%
Irish	113	3.1%
Arab	48	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	0.6%
English	8	0.2%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44304

What city is ZIP code 44304 in?

ZIP code 44304 is primarily assigned to Akron, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44304 in?

ZIP code 44304 falls within Summit County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44304 mostly rentals?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 44304 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44304?

45% of residents in ZIP code 44304 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44304?

The median home value in ZIP code 44304 is $56,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44304?

The median household income in ZIP code 44304 is $31,311, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44304 in?

ZIP code 44304 observes the EST timezone.