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ZIP 44302

Part of Akron, OH
Pop. 5,474·Summit County·167th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,220/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$745
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ZIP 44302 · $1,220
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,210
4 BR+
$1,310
Research median
$990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,640/yr
At $1,220/mo median
Location
CityAkron
StateOH
CountySummit County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44302 (Akron, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,474
Median income
$42,400
Median age
41.1
Renters
53.9%
Age distribution
16.6%
23.4%
34.2%
12.6%
13.2%
Under 1816.6%
18–3423.4%
35–5434.2%
55–6412.6%
65+13.2%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
49.4%
34.3%
White49.4%
Black34.3%
Hispanic1%
Asian6.9%
Other8.4%
Education (25+)
31.7%
38%
23.7%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+23.7%
Housing tenure
46.1%
53.9%
Owner46.1%
Renter53.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44302 in Akron, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$29,503 → $42,400
up 43.7%
Population
4,379 → 5,474
up 25.0%
Renter share
55.7% → 53.9%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 23.7%
-3.1 pts
Median age
44.1 → 41.1
-3.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44302 in Akron, OH now reports about $42,400, up from $29,503 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 44302 in Akron, OH adding about 1,095 residents over the five-year window, up 25.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 55.7% to 53.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.8% to 23.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44302 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $1,220/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($42,400/yr), ZIP 44302 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44302?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44302 (Akron, OH) is $1,220. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44302's median rent of $1,220/mo is $745 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44302 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44302 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #167 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,220/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44302?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,220/mo in ZIP 44302. The local median household income is $42,400/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44302?

Rent in ZIP 44302 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 44302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44302 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,220/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($42,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44302 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.9% of ZIP 44302 households are renters, while 46.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44302 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44302 compare to the rest of Akron?

ZIP 44302 is pricier than Akron as a whole. At $1,220/mo, it's $90 above the Akron citywide median of $1,130/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44302 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,220/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 44302's median household income ($42,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44302 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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