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Population and households in ZIP 44236
Household size in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 44236 holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.89, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 35 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 44236 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 44236: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 44236
Renters in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.7% of households in ZIP 44236 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (30.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in ZIP 44236 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. ZIP 44236 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Ohio ZIP codes.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 44236 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Akron area, where the median home dates to 1970. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,462 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,505 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,462 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,322 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$859 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 44236 costs $2,322 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $859 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Ohio ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 44236
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.0% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.9% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.9% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.7% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 44236: 72.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 44236: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 18 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 44236
| Period | ZIP 44236 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 44236 has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 20 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 44236 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 44236 | 2.78 | 44.5 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 1983 | $2,322 | 72.7% | 97.9% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 44264 | 2.38 | 43.0 | 9.9% | 25.8% | 10.9% | 1982 | $1,315 | 52.2% | 96.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 44224 | 2.39 | 42.1 | 6.6% | 27.3% | 7.6% | 1979 | $1,262 | 48.8% | 96.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 44241 | 2.40 | 41.9 | 9.4% | 32.5% | 3.1% | 1986 | $1,328 | 30.4% | 92.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 44056 | 2.70 | 46.7 | 7.9% | 9.3% | 5.5% | 1988 | $1,571 | 45.9% | 95.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 44087 | 2.68 | 43.5 | 10.2% | 20.4% | 4.1% | 1989 | $1,397 | 49.4% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 44202 | 2.46 | 46.5 | 6.0% | 15.5% | 6.0% | 1987 | $1,370 | 59.7% | 97.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 44067 | 2.29 | 49.9 | 8.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% | 1980 | $1,385 | 38.4% | 94.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 44262 | 2.36 | 49.2 | 5.8% | 20.7% | 5.7% | 1977 | $1,888 | 38.8% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 44223 | 2.21 | 44.0 | 7.5% | 32.9% | 6.8% | 1972 | $1,083 | 43.5% | 95.6% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 44221 | 2.18 | 38.0 | 11.3% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 1956 | $1,040 | 33.2% | 94.8% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 44236. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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