Akron ZIP Code List — Summit County, OH

There are 27 unique ZIP codes in Akron, Ohio. Area code: 330.

ZIP codes

142.57

sq mi land

3.11

sq mi water

330

area code

Akron, OH ZIP code map

About Akron, OH

Akron, Ohio, known as the 'Rubber City,' sits in the northeastern part of the state within Summit County. Famous for its historical importance in the rubber and tire manufacturing industry, Akron has embraced its industrial legacy while evolving into a vibrant cultural hub. The city balances urban living with green spaces, providing a blend of modern amenities and community spirit that makes it unique. With its rich traditions and diverse population, Akron is a place where innovation meets history.

Location & geography

Nestled in the heart of Summit County, Akron is situated approximately 40 miles south of Cleveland and a little over 50 miles northeast of Columbus. The city's geography features a mix of rolling hills and valleys, and it is bordered by the Cuyahoga River, which adds to its natural beauty. Akron covers a vast area of land with some scenic parklands, providing residents and visitors with outdoor recreational opportunities.

Community & economy

Akron's community is characterized by its diverse residential neighborhoods that offer a mix of urban and suburban lifestyles. The city has a population of over 190,000 people, contributing to a rich tapestry of cultural and social activities. Key industries include healthcare, education, and manufacturing, providing ample job opportunities and shaping daily life in the area, which features local shops, restaurants, and community events.

Transportation

Major highways such as Interstate 76 and Interstate 77 run through Akron, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors. The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Airport, located approximately 20 miles away, facilitating convenient travel options. Public transit is available through the Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority, which offers bus services throughout the city and surrounding areas.

History

Akron's history is deeply rooted in the rubber industry, which began flourishing in the late 1800s and shaped the city’s growth and development. The city was a major manufacturing hub for rubber products, especially tires, and many prominent companies were founded in Akron during this time. Over the decades, Akron has transformed, diversifying its economy and continuing to embrace its historic foundational industries.

Did you know?

One little-known fact about Akron is that it is home to the world's first rubber-coated golf ball, invented in 1900 by an Akronite. Additionally, Akron hosts the annual Akron Art Prize, which showcases local artists and fosters a vibrant arts community.

ZIP codes for Akron, OH (27)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
44301	Akron	Summit	View map
44302	Akron	Summit	View map
44303	Akron	Summit	View map
44304	Akron	Summit	View map
44305	Akron	Summit	View map
44306	Akron	Summit	View map
44307	Akron	Summit	View map
44308	Akron	Summit	View map
44309	Akron	Summit	View map
44310	Akron	Summit	View map
44311	Akron	Summit	View map
44312	Akron	Summit	View map
44313	Akron	Summit	View map
44314	Akron	Summit	View map
44315	Akron	Summit	View map
44316	Akron	Summit	View map
44317	Akron	Summit	View map
44319	Akron	Summit	View map
44320	Akron	Summit	View map
44321	Akron	Summit	View map
44325	Akron	Summit	View map
44326	Akron	Summit	View map
44328	Akron	Summit	View map
44333	Akron	Summit	View map
44372	Akron	Summit	View map
44396	Akron	Summit	View map
44398	Akron	Summit	View map

Demographics & statistics

263,942

Population

39.5

Median age

$60,403

Median household income

$35,108

Per capita income

$153,024

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

48.7%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

77,914

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

7,292

Under 5

7,072

7,822

5–9

7,585

7,852

10–14

7,615

8,133

15–19

7,886

9,695

20–24

9,402

19,269

25–34

18,685

15,771

35–44

15,293

17,020

45–54

16,505

8,911

55–59

8,642

9,274

60–64

8,994

14,000

65–74

13,575

6,153

75–84

5,966

2,808

85+

2,722

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54,565	19.2%
18 and over	209,377	80.8%
65 and over	45,224	15.6%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64%

Black or African American 22.1%

Two or more races 6.7%

Asian 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	172,950	64%
Black or African American	59,716	22.1%
Two or more races	18,155	6.7%
Asian	10,590	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6,167	2.3%
Other race	2,013	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	500	0.2%

Household income

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$60,403

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,024
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	48.7%
Renter occupied	51.3%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	16.8%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	40.7%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.0%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39,195	29.2%
Cohabiting couple	9,157	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	26,018	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	40,670	36.6%
Households with children under 18	30,299	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	33,713	26.5%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.8%	42.4%
Married	34.6%	32.5%
Separated	1.8%	2.4%
Widowed	2.6%	8.0%
Divorced	12.2%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3,461	5.3%
Kindergarten	2,460	4.1%
Elementary school	24,755	38.4%
High school	12,474	19.1%
College / grad school	16,136	33.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 10.5%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	3.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 35.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	27.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14,035	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	45.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	249,578	94.8%
Spanish	8,620	3.4%
Other Indo-European	1,908	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3,382	1.2%
Other languages	2,449	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	248,374	93.9%
Born in same state	246,147	93.0%
Born in different state	200,212	74.6%
Foreign born	2,227	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	15,568	6.1%
Not a US citizen	8,029	53.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31,297	11.9%
French	22,339	8.5%
Arab	10,563	4%
Irish	5,407	2%
English	2,179	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,008	0.4%
German	744	0.3%
Norwegian	494	0.2%
Dutch	301	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Akron, OH have?

Akron, OH has 25 ZIP codes: 44301, 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44306, 44307, 44308, 44310, 44311, 44312, 44313, 44314, 44315, 44316, 44317, 44319, 44320, 44321, 44325, 44326, 44328, 44333, 44396, 44398. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Akron, OH?

The primary ZIP code for Akron, OH is 44301. The city uses area code 330 or 234 for phone service.

What county is Akron, OH in?

Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.

How many ZIP codes are in Akron, OH?

Akron, OH has 25 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes cover downtown Akron and the University of Akron campus area?

Downtown Akron and the University of Akron campus are primarily located in ZIP codes 44308 and 44325, which encompass the central business district and the university's main academic facilities in the heart of the city.

Which ZIP codes serve the Firestone Park and Goodyear Heights neighborhoods in Akron?

The historic Firestone Park and Goodyear Heights neighborhoods are served by ZIP codes 44301, 44302, and 44303, reflecting Akron's significant rubber industry heritage in these established residential areas.