ZIP Code 44304 -- Akron, OH

Summit | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a median age of 23.50, this is a very young community — likely home to a university campus or young professional hub.
  • 92.46% of residents rent their homes, suggesting a transient or urban area with a strong rental market.

Quick Overview

Population
4,000
Unknown
Median Income
$41,763
Home Value
N/A
Median Rent
$917
Median Age
23.50
Diversity Index
65.10
High
Cost of Living
90.6
below average
Unemployment
5.5%

About ZIP Code 44304

ZIP code 44304 in Akron, Ohio is a unknown area with a population of 4,000. The median household income is $41,763, which is This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.. The cost of living is below average with an index of 90.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 23.50 years. Approximately 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Summit, OH.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,000
Median Age
23.50
Male Population
2,342
58.6%
Female Population
1,658
41.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
65.10 High
White
53.2%
Black or African American
25.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
11.5%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
9.6%
Other Race
0.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$41,763
Mean Household Income
$46,115
Per Capita Income
$17,807
Below Poverty Line
42.8%

This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
N/A
Median Rent
$917
Total Housing Units
1,695
Occupied Units
1,379
Vacant Units
316
18.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
7.5%
Renter Occupied
92.5%

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 7.5% Renter 92.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 91.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 18.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,482
Employment Rate
94.5%
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
49.5%
Carpool
10.2%
Public Transit
3.4%
Work from Home
9.9%

Cost of Living Index

90.6
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 44304 is 9.4% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Akron

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
44312 30,280 $65,480 $152,800
44313 26,631 $75,671 $231,300
44310 25,496 $41,066 $99,400
44319 21,538 $79,221 $196,600
44305 21,103 $52,768 $99,700
44306 20,905 $41,688 $81,400

Other ZIP Codes in Summit

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
44224 Stow 39,200 $94,287
44203 Norton 38,701 $63,759
44312 Akron 30,280 $65,480
44685 Uniontown 28,794 $102,773
44221 Cuyahoga falls 28,546 $63,342
44313 Akron 26,631 $75,671

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 44304

ZIP code 44304 (Akron, OH) has a total population of 4,000 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 23.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 44304 is $41,763 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 44304 is primarily located in Akron, Ohio (OH). It falls within Summit County.

The median age in ZIP code 44304 is 23.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 44304 has a cost of living index of 90.57 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 44304, 36.88% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 18.69% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 44304 is 5.48%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 9.93% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.