44308 ZIP Code — Akron, OH

Summit County, Ohio

ZIP code 44308 is located in Akron, Ohio, within Summit County. It covers approximately 0.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44308

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 $450,000. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($15,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 66% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 44308 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,449

population

0.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44308 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44308

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44308. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Akron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44396 Akron (0.2 mi) 44328 Akron (0.2 mi) 44316 Akron (0.2 mi) 44326 Akron (0.2 mi) 44398 Akron (0.2 mi) 44317 Akron (0.2 mi) 44315 Akron (0.2 mi) 44325 Akron (0.5 mi) 44304 Akron (0.6 mi) 44311 Akron (1.1 mi) 44302 Akron (1.3 mi) 44307 Akron (1.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,449
Population density	3,150 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	0.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0801
Longitude	-81.5170
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	76.2%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	15.4%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,449

Population

3,150

People per sq mi

22.4

Median age

$15,875

Median household income

$24,930

Per capita income

$450,000

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

3.4%

Home ownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

30.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

194

15–19

136

300

20–24

211

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13	0.9%
18 and over	1,436	99.1%
65 and over	75	5.2%
Median age	22.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.3%

Black or African American 32.5%

Two or more races 9.3%

Asian 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	769	52.3%
Black or African American	478	32.5%
Two or more races	136	9.3%
Asian	66	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.2%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	15.4%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 21.8%

$10k–$15k 24.0%

$15k–$25k 18.7%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.8%
$10k–$15k	24.0%
$15k–$25k	18.7%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$15,875

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 64.3%

$500k–$1M 35.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$450,000
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	3.4%
Renter occupied	96.6%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	92.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	27.7%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	45.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	45.3%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	6.4%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	36.0%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	22.3%
3 or more	2.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.5%
Electricity	70.5%
Fuel oil	1.9%
No fuel used	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	25	6.0%
Cohabiting couple	24	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	184	44.1%
Female householder, no spouse	184	44.1%
Households with children under 18	10	2.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	16.8%
Average household size	1.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	79.0%	82.1%
Married	5.0%	4.0%
Separated	3.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	0.0%
Divorced	11.3%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 17.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	30.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	8	0.9%
College / grad school	850	97.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Retail trade 20.3%

Professional & management 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Construction 2.4%

Information 1.5%

Public administration 1.3%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.7%
Carpool	20.9%
Public transit	8.7%
Walk	21.2%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 66.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 67.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	18.0%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.0%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.4%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	43.2%
Cholesterol screening	81.7%
Teeth loss	29.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,436	99.1%
Spanish	38	2.6%
Other Indo-European	8	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	1.1%
Other languages	9	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,355	93.5%
Born in same state	1,333	92.0%
Born in different state	986	68.0%
Foreign born	22	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	94	6.5%
Not a US citizen	56	59.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	136	9.4%
French	66	4.6%
Arab	29	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	1.4%
English	13	0.9%
Irish	10	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.8%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44308

What city is ZIP code 44308 in?

ZIP code 44308 is primarily assigned to Akron, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44308 in?

ZIP code 44308 falls within Summit County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44308?

66% of residents in ZIP code 44308 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 44308 mostly rentals?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 44308 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 44308?

Health data for ZIP code 44308 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 44308 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 44308 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 44308 in?

ZIP code 44308 observes the EST timezone.