44307 ZIP Code — Akron, OH

Summit County, Ohio

ZIP code 44307 is located in Akron, Ohio, within Summit County. It covers approximately 1.95 square miles and serves a population of 5,784 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 44307

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 $74,100. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $27,859. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (22%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 44307 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,784

population

1.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44307 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44307

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44307. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Akron	Acceptable
Akron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44302 Akron (1.3 mi) 44311 Akron (1.3 mi) 44326 Akron (1.6 mi) 44317 Akron (1.6 mi) 44396 Akron (1.6 mi) 44398 Akron (1.6 mi) 44315 Akron (1.6 mi) 44316 Akron (1.6 mi) 44328 Akron (1.6 mi) 44308 Akron (1.6 mi) 44320 Akron (1.7 mi) 44325 Akron (1.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,784
Population density	2,966 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	1.95 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.0723
Longitude	-81.5467
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.3%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,784

Population

2,966

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$27,859

Median household income

$18,821

Per capita income

$74,100

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

33.0%

Home ownership

37.6%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

1,509

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

225

Under 5

250

276

5–9

306

141

10–14

156

128

15–19

142

164

20–24

182

398

25–34

443

291

35–44

324

303

45–54

338

162

55–59

180

167

60–64

186

245

65–74

272

162

75–84

180

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,491	25.8%
18 and over	4,293	74.2%
65 and over	1,022	17.7%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 76.8%

White 16.4%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,489	76.8%
White	960	16.4%
Two or more races	284	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	61	1%
Asian	28	0.5%
Other race	23	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.3%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 13.5%

$10k–$15k 20.3%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.5%
$10k–$15k	20.3%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
Median income	$27,859

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.7%

$50k–$100k 46.7%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,100
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	33.0%
Renter occupied	67.0%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	45.6%
Large apartment buildings	27.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	27.4%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	31.4%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	32.9%
1 vehicle	46.4%
2 vehicles	16.9%
3 or more	3.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.0%
Electricity	30.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	362	12.4%
Cohabiting couple	77	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	904	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,576	54.0%
Households with children under 18	768	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	791	27.1%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.7%	46.9%
Married	18.9%	21.4%
Separated	4.7%	3.5%
Widowed	2.9%	11.0%
Divorced	12.8%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	106	7.4%
Kindergarten	63	4.4%
Elementary school	692	48.3%
High school	353	24.6%
College / grad school	220	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Retail trade 12.9%

Professional & management 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Construction 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Information 1.5%

Other services 1.4%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	5.1%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 37.6%

Under 18 years 47.1%

18 and over 34.4%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 30.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.9%
High blood pressure	48.4%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	22.0%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	14.4%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.7%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	41.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.1%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	31.7%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	17.2%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	43.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	35.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	323	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.0%
Public insurance	67.5%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,309	91.8%
Spanish	10	0.2%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,696	98.5%
Born in same state	5,681	98.2%
Born in different state	4,471	77.3%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	88	1.5%
Not a US citizen	46	52.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	231	4%
Arab	105	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	35	0.6%
Irish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.5%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44307

What city is ZIP code 44307 in?

ZIP code 44307 is primarily assigned to Akron, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44307 in?

ZIP code 44307 falls within Summit County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44307?

38% of residents in ZIP code 44307 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 44307 mostly rentals?

67% of occupied units in ZIP code 44307 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44307?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 44307?

Health data for ZIP code 44307 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 44307 in?

ZIP code 44307 observes the EST timezone.