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Population and households in ZIP 44302
Household size in ZIP 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.87 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.03 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 44302 are small: just 2.03 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.16 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 44302 are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Akron area overall, where the median age is 42.2. The median age has climbed from 36.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 44302 (11.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 44302
Renters in ZIP 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.9% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.5% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.7% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 44302 rent: 61.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 32.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 44302: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Akron area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 10.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 44302 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1942, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $676 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $632 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $726 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $905 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 44302 pays $905 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $229 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 44302
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 44302: 24.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 44302 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 is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 44302
| Period | ZIP 44302 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 44302: 13.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 44302 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 44302 | 2.03 | 40.7 | 11.3% | 61.7% | 7.4% | 1942 | $905 | 24.7% | 92.2% | 13.4% |
| ZIP 44303 | 1.93 | 45.2 | 9.1% | 41.0% | 6.7% | 1949 | $991 | 53.5% | 95.2% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 44320 | 2.28 | 41.3 | 25.0% | 44.9% | 12.0% | 1952 | $1,039 | 18.2% | 90.8% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 44308 | 1.47 | 27.5 | 19.3% | 98.9% | 6.2% | 1944 | $1,298 | 27.0% | 91.0% | 19.7% |
| ZIP 44307 | 2.21 | 33.6 | 24.9% | 71.8% | 12.2% | 1969 | $872 | 10.4% | 84.8% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 44304 | 2.38 | 25.2 | 20.5% | 88.3% | 13.4% | 1970 | $1,008 | 38.1% | 85.7% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 44311 | 2.35 | 29.4 | 23.4% | 81.0% | 19.0% | 1962 | $901 | 21.7% | 82.8% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 44310 | 2.50 | 35.8 | 16.9% | 60.1% | 9.7% | 1950 | $966 | 15.3% | 77.5% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 44313 | 2.10 | 42.0 | 11.5% | 37.3% | 8.3% | 1966 | $1,156 | 49.5% | 96.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 44301 | 2.34 | 37.6 | 22.6% | 40.8% | 14.2% | 1943 | $1,041 | 19.1% | 86.8% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 44314 | 2.38 | 39.2 | 22.3% | 49.7% | 13.6% | 1948 | $935 | 12.9% | 86.3% | 6.3% |
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 44302. 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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