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Population and households in ZIP 44303
Household size in ZIP 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.03 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 44303 are small: just 1.93 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.15, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 44303 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.2, 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 43.1 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 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in ZIP 44303 (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.2 points, even as the national share fell.
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 44303
Renters in ZIP 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.3% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 44303 than nationally: 41.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. More than a third of owners (36.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.7 points, 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 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 44303 than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Akron area. Vacancy has fallen 7.1 points since 2006–10, 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 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 44303 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1949, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 have older homes.
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 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $716 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $794 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $991 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 44303 pays $991 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $276 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 44303
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.1% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 44303: 53.5% 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 risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 44303: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 44303
| Period | ZIP 44303 | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 44303 runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend. 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 44303 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 44303 | 1.93 | 45.2 | 9.1% | 41.0% | 6.7% | 1949 | $991 | 53.5% | 95.2% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 44302 | 2.03 | 40.7 | 11.3% | 61.7% | 7.4% | 1942 | $905 | 24.7% | 92.2% | 13.4% |
| ZIP 44308 | 1.47 | 27.5 | 19.3% | 98.9% | 6.2% | 1944 | $1,298 | 27.0% | 91.0% | 19.7% |
| ZIP 44320 | 2.28 | 41.3 | 25.0% | 44.9% | 12.0% | 1952 | $1,039 | 18.2% | 90.8% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 44313 | 2.10 | 42.0 | 11.5% | 37.3% | 8.3% | 1966 | $1,156 | 49.5% | 96.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 44310 | 2.50 | 35.8 | 16.9% | 60.1% | 9.7% | 1950 | $966 | 15.3% | 77.5% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 44304 | 2.38 | 25.2 | 20.5% | 88.3% | 13.4% | 1970 | $1,008 | 38.1% | 85.7% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 44307 | 2.21 | 33.6 | 24.9% | 71.8% | 12.2% | 1969 | $872 | 10.4% | 84.8% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 44311 | 2.35 | 29.4 | 23.4% | 81.0% | 19.0% | 1962 | $901 | 21.7% | 82.8% | 11.3% |
| 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 44303. 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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