44311 ZIP Code — Akron, OH

Summit County, Ohio

ZIP code 44311 is located in Akron, Ohio, within Summit County. It covers approximately 1.87 square miles and serves a population of 7,377 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44311

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 $49,100. Renters make up the majority at 85%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $22,411. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (33%), poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 44311 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,377

population

1.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Akron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44325 Akron (0.8 mi) 44308 Akron (1.1 mi) 44396 Akron (1.2 mi) 44316 Akron (1.2 mi) 44398 Akron (1.2 mi) 44315 Akron (1.2 mi) 44328 Akron (1.2 mi) 44326 Akron (1.2 mi) 44317 Akron (1.2 mi) 44307 Akron (1.3 mi) 44301 Akron (1.4 mi) 44304 Akron (1.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,377
Population density	3,945 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	1.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0649
Longitude	-81.5232
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	83.1%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	5.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,377

Population

3,945

People per sq mi

23.8

Median age

$22,411

Median household income

$13,922

Per capita income

$49,100

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

14.9%

Home ownership

48.2%

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

1,017

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

199

Under 5

152

231

5–9

176

255

10–14

194

507

15–19

388

982

20–24

750

764

25–34

583

409

35–44

312

232

45–54

178

139

55–59

107

134

60–64

103

275

65–74

210

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,490	20.2%
18 and over	5,887	79.8%
65 and over	582	7.9%
Median age	23.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.7%

Black or African American 33.3%

Two or more races 6.8%

Asian 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,952	51.7%
Black or African American	2,545	33.3%
Two or more races	523	6.8%
Asian	268	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	263	3.4%
Other race	48	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.1%	43.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	31.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	18.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	5.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 18.5%

$15k–$25k 21.0%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	18.5%
$15k–$25k	21.0%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
Median income	$22,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.4%

$50k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$49,100
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	14.9%
Renter occupied	85.1%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	46.8%
Large apartment buildings	14.0%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	37.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	23.7%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	31.3%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.8%
1 vehicle	45.5%
2 vehicles	19.3%
3 or more	11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.1%
Electricity	28.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	0.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	322	11.4%
Cohabiting couple	209	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	977	34.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,306	46.4%
Households with children under 18	875	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	538	19.1%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	73.7%	64.8%
Married	10.7%	10.0%
Separated	0.5%	5.4%
Widowed	0.9%	6.5%
Divorced	14.2%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	1.5%
Kindergarten	77	2.9%
Elementary school	583	21.7%
High school	365	13.6%
College / grad school	1,619	60.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.0%

Retail trade 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Construction 7.4%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	31.5%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 48.2%

Under 18 years 55.7%

18 and over 45.9%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 60.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.4%
Retirement income	9.2%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	8.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	20.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	3.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.0%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	23.6%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	41.9%
Cholesterol screening	75.2%
Teeth loss	35.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	280	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	60.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.2%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,026	95.2%
Spanish	214	3.0%
Other Indo-European	29	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	0.6%
Other languages	126	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,078	95.9%
Born in same state	7,008	95.0%
Born in different state	5,835	79.1%
Foreign born	70	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	299	4.1%
Not a US citizen	160	53.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	589	8%
Italian	413	5.6%
Arab	205	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	46	0.6%
English	24	0.3%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44311

What city is ZIP code 44311 in?

ZIP code 44311 is primarily assigned to Akron, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44311 in?

ZIP code 44311 falls within Summit County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44311 mostly rentals?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 44311 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44311?

48% of residents in ZIP code 44311 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44311?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 44311?

The median household income in ZIP code 44311 is $22,411, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 44311 in?

ZIP code 44311 observes the EST timezone.