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Population and households in ZIP 44243
Household size in ZIP 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.56 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.91 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.79 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.84 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 44243 is a place of small households, averaging 1.84 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.56 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have smaller 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 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 19.4 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 19.4 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.0 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 44243 is young: half of its residents are under 20.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 19.5, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.0% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.2% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 44243: 1.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. No other Ohio ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 44243
Renters in ZIP 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 100.0% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 100.0% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 99.4% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 44243: 97.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 60.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose. Only two of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 51.4% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 44243: 28.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 44243 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Akron area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $589 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $679 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $967 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$378 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 44243 runs $967 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $378 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 40.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 44243
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.5% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −13.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 44243: 56.7% 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 has fallen 13.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 46 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 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 100.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 100.0% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 100.0% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 44243 is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Akron area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 44243
| Period | ZIP 44243 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 44243 runs well above the national rate: 10.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 42 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 11.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 44243 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 44243 | 1.84 | 20.0 | 1.2% | 97.7% | 28.0% | 1979 | $967 | 56.7% | 92.2% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 44240 | 2.30 | 34.9 | 6.2% | 46.5% | 15.4% | 1979 | $1,111 | 47.8% | 96.2% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 44262 | 2.36 | 49.2 | 5.8% | 20.7% | 5.7% | 1977 | $1,888 | 38.8% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 44224 | 2.39 | 42.1 | 6.6% | 27.3% | 7.6% | 1979 | $1,262 | 48.8% | 96.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 44266 | 2.32 | 42.7 | 13.0% | 31.5% | 8.4% | 1974 | $998 | 22.1% | 89.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 44278 | 2.43 | 47.1 | 5.1% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 1975 | $1,103 | 34.6% | 92.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 44241 | 2.40 | 41.9 | 9.4% | 32.5% | 3.1% | 1986 | $1,328 | 30.4% | 92.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 44221 | 2.18 | 38.0 | 11.3% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 1956 | $1,040 | 33.2% | 94.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 44260 | 2.44 | 44.8 | 8.4% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 1969 | $1,015 | 27.6% | 93.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 44272 | 2.56 | 42.1 | 6.2% | 15.5% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,059 | 30.0% | 95.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 44305 | 2.31 | 40.6 | 15.1% | 42.8% | 10.1% | 1948 | $978 | 18.9% | 89.0% | 7.2% |
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 44243. 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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